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 | |||||
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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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
08/04/1995 | |||
While driving accelerator stuck, faulty rubber air intake conducter got real hot, clasp went into carburetor. tt | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
06/12/2006 | 151788 | 1 | |
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start as if it was not getting fuel. although the dealer was alerted, no inspections were made. there is a nhtsa recall, # 06e041000, regarding the fuel system gasoline delivery hoses, lines/piping and fittings. the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
09/01/2000 | 08/01/1994 | ||
The fuel injection system began giving us trouble after we had a tune-up. our gas mileage became live 15 miles to a full tank of gas. | |||
2 | 12/01/1993 | ||
Am now on third injection system in 130000 miles @ $700.00 ea, seems excessive. *ak | |||
12/18/1996 | 3 | 12/01/1993 | |
Fail 1 caused fire; fail 2 @ 139145 no fire yet | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
When truck stalls and then runs hard, took to dealer who replaced the fuel injector and the poppet assembly . *ak |