Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
01349A11/18/2003100041356.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt11/19/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
04/01/200353775302/01/2000
 My vehicle recently stalled several times. after the third time, i fortunately had it towed to my mechanic. he discovered the fuel pump wiring was heating up to the point it caused a bare line. his opinion was, i was very fortunate the vehicle stalled since the pump is located in the fuel tank and is a bomb waiting to explode. i noted multiple complaints have been filed. are we awaiting another ford escort situation before chevy needs to file a recall before some one dies? i have retained the pump should you wish to have an expert look at the situation. *jb
12/10/2001110/01/2097
 Towed to priviate recommended mechanic. he was horrified to find the wire in the fuel pump had it's casing melted off due to the heat within the fuel pump. the fuel pump was half filled with fuel and the intense heat (such that the wire casing had melted) could have created a dangerous or fatal situation. i have tried to ask the company about recall or investigation of this problem but since my car was worked on by someone other than a dealer and/or my miles are over 60k, they will not talk to me. the atty general gave me your information to proceed. i would like to know that this problem is looked into and if recalled, would seek reimbursement.. thank you. brenda carey. *ak
04/19/1999412/01/1997
 This vehicle has its fourth fuel pump installed and the fifth fuel pump is still in its box in the back , ready. the second fuel pump left my family in maryville, tenn. for three days because the chevrolet dealership couldnt get a pump any sooner. i was told later by a gm serviceman that this was probably an engineering defect.*ak
12/21/200110/01/2001
 Fuel pump had a short. bare wires exposed inside gas tank. possible fire/explosion hazard. *ak
10/29/2001110/01/2001
 I recently purchased this vehicle from a used car dealer and i stopped on the way home to fill up the tank with gas and got a car wash. after ariving at my home i noticed a strong fuel odor. i checked under the vehicle and there was a significant amount of gas running off of the fuel tank and down the rear of the vehicle. the dealership picked up the vehicle and fixed it for me. they tell me that it was the fuel pump. i believe the leak was coming from the top of the tank, but i'm not convinced that it was the fuel pump. there was enough fuel that it was dangerous to drive in my opinion.*ak
07/19/20011008/01/1998
 While driving at a speed of 65 miles per hour, the motor would just shut down with no warning. after pulling over it would then restart. this happened 8 to 10 times durring the same trip, and then it started running fine as if there was no problem.dealer could not find anything wrong with vehicle. after this problem started at the same time the fuel tank at the top were the fuel pump and lines enter started leaking fuel at fill ups
10/01/199908/01/1998
 Feul pump extreme whining sound. *ak
102/01/1998
 Fuel pump failed. *yc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
 Dealer claims a plastic fuel injector connector cracked and is leaking fuel on top of engine, causing fire hazard.
10/12/1998102/20/1998
 Fuel injection failed. mjs
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
11/07/2000
 Engine check light came on/ fuel spilled out of fuel injector. took vehicle to dealer, who found fuel had spilled onto distributor cap and wires, shorting out distributor and causing corrosion. also, in september 2000, brake pedal got hard progressivly. took vehicle to dealer who found brake master cylinder was defective.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
12/20/20011
 Consumer states the gas tank bumps against the body of vehicle, this causes the gas to leak.*ak *slc
10/24/2000102/01/1998
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
08/22/2000104/01/1998
 First owner detected a strong fuel smell. about two weeks later, owner noticed a puddle of fuel on the garage floor. truck was taken to dealer where a crack was found in the fuel tank where the fuel pump was inserted into tank. fuel tank was replaced at owner's expense.*ak
08/01/1999212/01/1997
 Fuel tank cracks, resulting in leakage/fumes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
 Vehicle has a poor gas tank assembly. whenever this vehicle is on a steep incline, the tilt of the vehicle causes the gas to leak out of the tank where the cap goes. dealer has been contacted. *ak