Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE11040 | General Motors LLC | 12/14/2011 | 08/16/2012 | Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion/Leakage | 12V388000 | |
| On august 7, 2012 general motors (gm) notified the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety related recall for model year (my) 2003-2004 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles.the recall affects vehicles equipped with a left side cargo door and that were originally sold or currently registered in the corrosion or salt-belt states of connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. dealers are to install a new fuel filler neck. consumer notification letters will be sent in early october 2012, when sufficient parts are available. odi has received 12 complaints alleging unique incidents of fuel leakage during refueling of a subject vehicle. eleven of the complaints occurred on chevrolet express vans, and 1 of the complaints involved a gmc savana. all vehicles were equipped with the left side cargo door option. for vehicles so equipped, water and road debris can become trapped in the protective conduit that covers the fuel filler pipe and may subsequently cause the pipe to corrode. if the corrosion creates a significant perforation in the pipe, fuel may leak onto the ground while refueling the vehicle. an illuminated check engine light (on some vehicles) or the presence of fuel odor may also act as precursors to fuel leakage. fuel in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire to occur. in their response to odi's information request, gm reported 24 owner reports and 1 field report alleging fuel filler pipe failure/corrosion in the subject vehicle population. six additional records were also provided that included the replacement of the fuel filler pipe, however not enough information existed to determine a relation to the alleged problem. after further review of the reports, odi determined that a total of 27 individual gm reports were related to filler pipe corrosion. the complaints received from both odi and gm primarily occurred in the corrosion states. during the investigation, the scope of the subject vehicle population was expanded to include my 2004 express vans, and my 2003 and 2004 gmc savana vans (with v6 engines) also equipped with left hand side door options, since the savana vans also utilize the same, or substantially similar fuel filler pipe configuration. gm subsequently modified the design of the fuel filler pipe on vehicles equipped with side doors to correct the corrosion concern, so these vehicles do not have the defect issue.the affected vehicle population shown above reflects the total number of vehicles registered in the salt-belt states listed in gm's defect information report (dir). prior to the safety recall announcement, gm had issued a special coverage adjustment for vehicles in these states, during which a total of 771 repairs were made. accordingly the vehicle population noted in the dir reflects that of the remaining vehicle population.the investigation is closed based on gm's announcement of safety recall 12v388. the reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10463398, 10459328, 10456403, 10453725, 10445925, 10443143, 10441615, 10413568, 10413214, 10411911, 10353717, 10259377. | ||||||
| PE11040 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 12/14/2011 | Corrosion of the Fuel Filler Pipe | |||
| Nhtsa has received five complaints alleging fuel leakage while refueling on model year 2003 chevrolet express vans (subject vehicles) equipped with a left hand door(s) behind the driver's door.fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.all five complaints originate from salt belt states.in the subject vehicles the fuel filler pipe is located farther back/rearward than on vans not equipped with a left side passenger door.as a result the filler pipe routes through the rear wheel well which exposes the filler pipe to road debris and water kick up (spray) by the rear tire. according to some complaints, the debris and water collects between the fuel filler pipe and a protective tubing that covers it, which causes the pipe to corrode and leak fuel. one of the complainants indicated that the plastic tubing on a service replacement filler pipe has a slit that may minimize debris and water collection. odi is opening this preliminary evaluation to evaluate the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| PE11040 | General Motors LLC | 12/14/2011 | 08/16/2012 | Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion/Leakage | 12V388000 | |
| On august 7, 2012 general motors (gm) notified the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety related recall for model year (my) 2003-2004 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles.the recall affects vehicles equipped with a left side cargo door and that were originally sold or currently registered in the corrosion or salt-belt states of connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. dealers are to install a new fuel filler neck. consumer notification letters will be sent in early october 2012, when sufficient parts are available. odi has received 12 complaints alleging unique incidents of fuel leakage during refueling of a subject vehicle. eleven of the complaints occurred on chevrolet express vans, and 1 of the complaints involved a gmc savana. all vehicles were equipped with the left side cargo door option. for vehicles so equipped, water and road debris can become trapped in the protective conduit that covers the fuel filler pipe and may subsequently cause the pipe to corrode. if the corrosion creates a significant perforation in the pipe, fuel may leak onto the ground while refueling the vehicle. an illuminated check engine light (on some vehicles) or the presence of fuel odor may also act as precursors to fuel leakage. fuel in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire to occur. in their response to odi's information request, gm reported 24 owner reports and 1 field report alleging fuel filler pipe failure/corrosion in the subject vehicle population. six additional records were also provided that included the replacement of the fuel filler pipe, however not enough information existed to determine a relation to the alleged problem. after further review of the reports, odi determined that a total of 27 individual gm reports were related to filler pipe corrosion. the complaints received from both odi and gm primarily occurred in the corrosion states. during the investigation, the scope of the subject vehicle population was expanded to include my 2004 express vans, and my 2003 and 2004 gmc savana vans (with v6 engines) also equipped with left hand side door options, since the savana vans also utilize the same, or substantially similar fuel filler pipe configuration. gm subsequently modified the design of the fuel filler pipe on vehicles equipped with side doors to correct the corrosion concern, so these vehicles do not have the defect issue.the affected vehicle population shown above reflects the total number of vehicles registered in the salt-belt states listed in gm's defect information report (dir). prior to the safety recall announcement, gm had issued a special coverage adjustment for vehicles in these states, during which a total of 771 repairs were made. accordingly the vehicle population noted in the dir reflects that of the remaining vehicle population.the investigation is closed based on gm's announcement of safety recall 12v388. the reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10463398, 10459328, 10456403, 10453725, 10445925, 10443143, 10441615, 10413568, 10413214, 10411911, 10353717, 10259377. | ||||||
| PE11040 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 12/14/2011 | Corrosion of the Fuel Filler Pipe | |||
| Nhtsa has received five complaints alleging fuel leakage while refueling on model year 2003 chevrolet express vans (subject vehicles) equipped with a left hand door(s) behind the driver's door.fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.all five complaints originate from salt belt states.in the subject vehicles the fuel filler pipe is located farther back/rearward than on vans not equipped with a left side passenger door.as a result the filler pipe routes through the rear wheel well which exposes the filler pipe to road debris and water kick up (spray) by the rear tire. according to some complaints, the debris and water collects between the fuel filler pipe and a protective tubing that covers it, which causes the pipe to corrode and leak fuel. one of the complainants indicated that the plastic tubing on a service replacement filler pipe has a slit that may minimize debris and water collection. odi is opening this preliminary evaluation to evaluate the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE11040 | General Motors LLC | 12/14/2011 | 08/16/2012 | Fuel Filler Pipe Corrosion/Leakage | 12V388000 | |
| On august 7, 2012 general motors (gm) notified the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety related recall for model year (my) 2003-2004 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles.the recall affects vehicles equipped with a left side cargo door and that were originally sold or currently registered in the corrosion or salt-belt states of connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin. dealers are to install a new fuel filler neck. consumer notification letters will be sent in early october 2012, when sufficient parts are available. odi has received 12 complaints alleging unique incidents of fuel leakage during refueling of a subject vehicle. eleven of the complaints occurred on chevrolet express vans, and 1 of the complaints involved a gmc savana. all vehicles were equipped with the left side cargo door option. for vehicles so equipped, water and road debris can become trapped in the protective conduit that covers the fuel filler pipe and may subsequently cause the pipe to corrode. if the corrosion creates a significant perforation in the pipe, fuel may leak onto the ground while refueling the vehicle. an illuminated check engine light (on some vehicles) or the presence of fuel odor may also act as precursors to fuel leakage. fuel in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire to occur. in their response to odi's information request, gm reported 24 owner reports and 1 field report alleging fuel filler pipe failure/corrosion in the subject vehicle population. six additional records were also provided that included the replacement of the fuel filler pipe, however not enough information existed to determine a relation to the alleged problem. after further review of the reports, odi determined that a total of 27 individual gm reports were related to filler pipe corrosion. the complaints received from both odi and gm primarily occurred in the corrosion states. during the investigation, the scope of the subject vehicle population was expanded to include my 2004 express vans, and my 2003 and 2004 gmc savana vans (with v6 engines) also equipped with left hand side door options, since the savana vans also utilize the same, or substantially similar fuel filler pipe configuration. gm subsequently modified the design of the fuel filler pipe on vehicles equipped with side doors to correct the corrosion concern, so these vehicles do not have the defect issue.the affected vehicle population shown above reflects the total number of vehicles registered in the salt-belt states listed in gm's defect information report (dir). prior to the safety recall announcement, gm had issued a special coverage adjustment for vehicles in these states, during which a total of 771 repairs were made. accordingly the vehicle population noted in the dir reflects that of the remaining vehicle population.the investigation is closed based on gm's announcement of safety recall 12v388. the reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10463398, 10459328, 10456403, 10453725, 10445925, 10443143, 10441615, 10413568, 10413214, 10411911, 10353717, 10259377. | ||||||
| PE11040 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 12/14/2011 | Corrosion of the Fuel Filler Pipe | |||
| Nhtsa has received five complaints alleging fuel leakage while refueling on model year 2003 chevrolet express vans (subject vehicles) equipped with a left hand door(s) behind the driver's door.fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.all five complaints originate from salt belt states.in the subject vehicles the fuel filler pipe is located farther back/rearward than on vans not equipped with a left side passenger door.as a result the filler pipe routes through the rear wheel well which exposes the filler pipe to road debris and water kick up (spray) by the rear tire. according to some complaints, the debris and water collects between the fuel filler pipe and a protective tubing that covers it, which causes the pipe to corrode and leak fuel. one of the complainants indicated that the plastic tubing on a service replacement filler pipe has a slit that may minimize debris and water collection. odi is opening this preliminary evaluation to evaluate the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/31/2012 | |||
| For sometime, there was a smell of gasoline when filling this van, which i just attributed to a vapor release when the tank was full. recently, i notice gas leaking under the van when filling at the gas station. the gas leaks in and around the brake lines. this van is a 2003 chevrolet express 1500 with left hand door option. this is my family vehicle and in researching this problem further, i understand it to be a known problem and a design flaw, where the fuel fill hose rusts. this needs a recall with immediate attention. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 1500. the contact stated that after refueling, he noticed an overpowering fuel odor. the contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised the contact that the gasoline filler tube needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 1500. the contact stated that after refueling, he noticed an overpowering fuel odor. the contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised the contact that the gasoline filler tube needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 1500. the contact stated that after filling his gas tank he noticed a strong odor of fuel. after looking under his vehicle he noticed that there was leak coming from the fuel tank. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the gasoline filler tube needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 64,000. tb | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Gas filler tube rusted through and gasoline leaked every time i refueled. this was not a small hole. the metal on the whole tube broke down causing fuel to leak and creating a fire hazard. | |||
| 09/03/2010 | 92464 | ||
| Fuel leaking from fuel tank filler tube when filling gas tank. | |||