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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E041000 | R&B, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7800 | 05/04/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/18/2006 | 05/18/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain r&b, inc. central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | R&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to r&b, inc. aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V188000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1994 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3037 | 09/21/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/04/1994 | 10/18/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with l35 engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet truck at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire from under rear of vehicle due to possible fuel system failure. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 94000 | ||
| Raw gas odor in exhaust, sometimes exhaust has foul odor, engine runs rough at times. was taken to dealer in april 2003, could find nothing wrong in their diagnostics, symptoms have slowly gotten worse over time. suspect latent defect in fuel injection system causing a fuel leak inside of engine (intake manifold). since a dlealer can't find the problem with normal diagnostics, this is an obvious emissions control defect as well as a potential safety defect. this would affect all vehicles with this engine, this defect is not specific to this model. | |||
| 02/14/1999 | 1 | 08/15/1996 | |
| Map sensor and fuel injection asembly failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 01/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Upon attemting to start engine, it will not start, instead will shake; then, cut off. had to try and try for engine to start, mechanic was contacted, and said problem was fuel injector.*ak the consumer was asking for reimbursment*yh | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I had to replace the fuel inejctor system on this vehicle. the mechanic that repaired this informed me that this is a common problem with this general motors engine. the cost was close to $500. the faulty injector caused raw gasoline to flow down into the crankcase thinning out the engine oil. raw fuel was dripping out of my exhaust pipe. this is a potentially dangerous situation as it could lead to an engine fire and possible personal injury. gm has know that these injectors were faulty and i feel that there should be a recall on this. i would also like gm to reimburse me for this part thank you. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/03/2003 | |||
| Consumer states that gas tank caught on fire without warning. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| When fuel tank is filled gas spills out onto side of vehicle, gas fumes fill passenger's compartment. dealer has replaced fuel filler nozzle, and problem still exists. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 3 | ||
| 1995 gmc safari awd, gas tank fire, rear differential siezed, driveshaft snapped off.no warning.*ak | |||