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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 03/21/2007 | 85000 | 10 | 07/20/1996 |
| Failing diesel injection pump on 1996 chevrolet k1500 pickup with 6.5l diesel engine causes engine to stall when approaching a stop, rendering power steering and power brakes inoperable. this is a common problem on 1994 through 1999 gm vehicles equipped with this engine. dealer diagnosed the problem, but refused to repair under warranty, despite an 11-year, 120,000 mile extended warranty issued by chevrolet motor division due to numerous problems with this pump.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/26/1997 | 4 | ||
| While driving the vehicle stalled for no apparent reason which almost caused an accidentoin several occasions. been to dlr 4 times. dlr replaced fuel filler/fuel pump/ignition switch. problem is reoccurring. dealer cannot determine problem. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| Intake manifold is leaking anti-freeze.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/27/2007 | 107000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet k1500. the fuel pump assembly failed. the wires were too small a gauge for the load. the plastic insulation caused the wires to over heat and it burned down to the fuel tank. the contact showed the parts to the dealer and they stated that they have never seen this type of failure. he attempted to reach the manufacturer and was unable to speak with anyone. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 03/16/2003 | 118000 | 1 | |
| The consumers vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated the the vehicle fuel sending unit shorted out in the gas tank. the consumer felt if there was any air in tank there would have been an explosion. *nlm | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 3 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed. also, windshield wipers failed to work properly, especially during inclement weather, affecting visibility/ front bucket seat latch failed, causing seat to fall backward. *mjs | |||
| 09/10/1998 | |||
| Fuel pump failed within 44000 miles of wear. believes this is not considered to be normal condition. dealer not notified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Oem battery leaks acid from crack around positive terminal post. acid drips on inner fender paint, a/c electrical connector, battery cables, rubber hoses, airbag sensor mounted in wheel well and on driveway. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 112231 | 1 | 08/20/2000 |
| This letter is to provide information regarding a hazardous and potentially catastrophic materiel defect on the 1996 chevrolet pickup (model: k1500 1/2 ton 4.3 l f/i v6). the vehicle had 112231 original mi. and was operated consistent with its intended use. the vehicle is production representative with no modifications or history of damage. on 20 apr 04 while driving approximately 25 mi/hr the engine quit running with no impending indications of a failure. subsequent inspection and repair was conducted by a certified mechanic at ron's firestone, geneva, al. inspection revealed that the connector at the top of the fuel level sending unit shorted-out and melted and that approximately 2.5 in. of the plastic insulation on the gray wire from the fuel pump to the sending unit was melted. ron blair (owner/mechanic) commented: wiring inside gas tank was melted all the way down to the fuel pump. if fuel tank had not been full it is possible for the tank to have blown up. i have never seen one do this before. *ak *sc *jb | |||