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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V116000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1995 to 05/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 275811 | 07/08/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8l v6 engine. owner notification: owner notifications began during july 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 03V473000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
| EA02030 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/22/2002 | 03/09/2004 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 04V090000 | |
| Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 192000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. the contact stated that the engine made a loud noise when the vehicle was started and the engine caught on fire. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the intake manifold plastic, which failed and caused the fuel lines to burn and melt. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 192,000. | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 192000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. the contact stated that the engine made a loud noise when the vehicle was started and the engine caught on fire. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the intake manifold plastic, which failed and caused the fuel lines to burn and melt. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 192,000. kmj | |||
| 03/06/2012 | 192000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 oldsmobile 88 ls. the contact stated when the engine was start up, the engine made a loud noise, and the engine caught fire. the contact mechanic inspected the vehicle. the failure was located at the intake manifold plastic cover blew, and caused the fuel lines to burn and melt. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and denied assistance with the repair, because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 96v116000 fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 192,000. li | |||
| 01/05/2002 | 1 | 06/26/2001 | |
| Consumer stated the fuel sending unit was leaking fuel, vehicle was taken to auto tech where they verified the problem (pinpoint holes in sending unit), and repaired it, upon inspection consumer was made aware of the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced the engine was leaking oil, the power steering pump and pressure line was leaking and the transmission pan had a minor leak.*ak *jg | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 01/09/2002 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Engine coolant leak at manifold intake. i have an extended gm major guard warranty plus o deductible and gm fixed the problem without charge. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Fuel line from gas tank at attachment fitting to fuel filter developed a leak resulting in fuel spillage within a closed space(garage). no fire resulted, however, the situation could have resulted in an explosion and loss of home and/or life. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 92000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 |
| Dt: earlier in the day the car was hard to start and the gas gauge was lower than it should have been. the fuel center line leaked , and the repair shop said it rusted. they replaced the fuel center line, and the two lines leading up to the center line, for a total of $720.00. *ak *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 23000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced the same defect for the intake manifold as mentioned in recall 96 v 116 000, however vehicle was not included due to vin. ts *tt *jb. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| While driving vehicle stalled, porblem can not be found by dealer. | |||