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 - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V090000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1997 to 08/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 910873 | 06/30/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/2004 | 03/01/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. a leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. if the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. the rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. the recall will be conducted in phased mailings. phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03054b.see campaign 03v-473 for additional units.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | 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 | ||||||
| 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 - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While driving, there was an awfull smell inside of the vehicle. vehicle started to overheat. mechanic said plastic intake manifold had a hole in it, and was leaking anti-freeze from radiator. plastic intake manifold had to be replaced. consumer states that the whole in the plenum was caused by a faulty egr valve, per machanic and gm rep.(car was going to burst into flames)-please see reverse side. consumer feels that this is a major safety hazard and life threatening, and is greatful for not being harmed, but wants this problem resolved so that people who own these vehicles, wont be in danger. consumer also feels that, shouldn't there be metal plenums instead of plastic.*ak *scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/27/2003 | 93769 | 2 | |
| 1998 oldsmobile 88 recall concerning defect on the 3.8 v6 engine.*mr the consumer had to have the same recall repaired twice, the first time the manufacturer reimbursed the consumer some of his money, but the second time the manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer. recall#04v090000 *jb | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle stopped running. consumer had the vehicle fuel regulator repaired on two vehicles, same year, make and model. a recall was received by the manufacture involving only one of the vehicles, and reimbursement will be made for the one vehicle that was included in the fuel regulator recall. the consumer's second vehicle was not included in the fuel regulator nhtsa recall 04v09000. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle's intake manifold cracked which led to failure of the engine. *nm recall# 04v090000. *sc the crack in the manifold allowed coolant to enter the upper intake causing engine and catalytic converter failure. *tc *jb | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 74386 | 1 | |
| I went to start my 1998 oldsmobile 88, when i heard a loud pop when i turned the key. i turned the key off, and smelled gas and antifreeze. i opened the hood and found that fluid was leaking from the back of the motor, above the heads and below the intake manifold. my intake manifold gasket had ruptured, spilling fuel and antifreeze out of the motor. *jb | |||
| 06/03/2003 | 99520 | 1 | |
| Problems with fuel regulator diaphram.*mr the vehicle fuel regulator diaphram failed prior to receiving the recall notice. the consumer's request reimbursement but was denied. *nm | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| After the vehicle delta 88 was serviced for recall on the fuel pressure regulator vehicle continued to experience ongoing problems. dealer stated that there was nothing they could do, and that they replaced the component indicated in the recall letter. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| After the vehicle was serviced for recall on the fuel pressure regulator vehicle experienced ongoing problems. dealership indicated nothing we could do. *ak | |||
| 03/17/2003 | 58416 | 3 | 06/30/1998 |
| The manifold on the consumers vehicle was replaced at his expense one year ago and now there is a recall on the fuel pressure regulator, which the consumer believed somehow affected the manifold. gm stated the defect did not affect his vehicle. *jb after the engine was warmed and started, it would take a couple of tries and then the vehicle would surge when starting. the fuel pressure was leaking. the vehicle continued to lose coolant. *sc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/13/2004 | 21100 | 0 | 09/10/1998 |
| My 1998 olds 88 backfired upon starting and blew up the plastic intake manifold. the force of the explosion destroyed the engine cover and the fuel rail. the engine is the 3800 v6. the vehicle has 21,000 miles but was older than 3yrs, thus it was out of warranty. because gm would not offer any financial assistance for the repair, i had it repaired myself. the explosion was caused by a leaking fuel pressure regulator that vented back the intake manifold thru a vacuum line. this situation looks to be exactly like a recall on very similar buick cars. it was nhtsa recall # 03v473000 on nov 12th 2003. i believe the recall should be extended to cover vehicles like mine. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer indicated recall on the fuel pressure regulators failed. dealership indicated to consumer they were not no responsible for the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 40000 | 3 | 05/09/1999 |
| While entering my garage at a slow rate of speed and my foot on the brake, the car suddenly surged forward. this has happened 3 or 4 times when coming to a red light or stopped vehicles over the course of the year. i remember the audi that had the same problem. i really thought i'd end up in my living room. i quickly put the car in neutral on all occasions. it seems like the transmission isn't dropping down to it's low range. help. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle stalls while driving due to leaking fuel pressure reglulator valve failure. yh | |||