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 - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E009000 | TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 4887 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2011 | 02/28/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ti automotive is recalling certain fuel pumps, part numbers tu456 and tu303, sold under various brand names as aftermarket and replacement equipment for the motor vehicles listed above. the defective fuel pump may seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ti automotive will notify owners of record and will replace any defective fuel pump with a new or reworked fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact ti automotive at 1-888-867-3759 or log on to www.recallresponse.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket and replacement fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.owners may also 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 06081 | 11/01/2006 | 10020690 | Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank cap. *kb | 12/22/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 saab 9-3. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure occurred intermittently. the fuel gauge on the instrument panel was also functioning erratically while driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. rvk | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 saab 9-3. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure occurred intermittently. also, the fuel gauge reading on the instrument panel was working erratically while driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage 100,000. ds | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 2 | 12/01/2004 | |
| 2004 saab 9-3 convertible. consumer states issues with fuel tank and sensor *tgw the consumer stated the engine light illuminated as well as the greenbox malfunction light due to the vehicle not having the latest software. so, the dealer had to perform the sps of the transmission control module to update to the newest software. the consumer was informed that because he ran the vehicle on low fuel, it shorted out the fuel sensor. the consumer also stated when he first purchased the vehicle, the engine light illuminated due to a faulty fuel pump. *jb | |||
| 03/07/2011 | 64850 | ||
| The gas gauge fluctuates from filled to empty, randomly, even though the tank is full every time the tank is filled. | |||
| 03/20/2008 | 50000 | 1 | 03/17/2008 |
| Fuel gauge is normal. i fill the car up completely and then the fuel gauge light comes on and the needle drops to empty. this happens randomly even when the car is filled with fuel. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2006 | 65000 | 52 | 10/16/2006 |
| Everytime i fill the gas tank to full and i start driving (esp. on a highway), the fuel gauge drops to empty--even though it is full. the, i have to stop the car and turn it on several times before the fuel gauge goes back up to full again. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 2 | 12/01/2004 | |
| 2004 saab 9-3 convertible. consumer states issues with fuel tank and sensor *tgw the consumer stated the engine light illuminated as well as the greenbox malfunction light due to the vehicle not having the latest software. so, the dealer had to perform the sps of the transmission control module to update to the newest software. the consumer was informed that because he ran the vehicle on low fuel, it shorted out the fuel sensor. the consumer also stated when he first purchased the vehicle, the engine light illuminated due to a faulty fuel pump. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer has attempted to have recall work performed on 2004 9-3, mechanic informed him that they had to order part. *ts *jb | |||