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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 666309 | 04/01/1997 | 52350 | Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/22/2010 | 125810 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. the contact smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. the failure was located at the fuel injector. the manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06e041000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the vehicle was not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,810. | |||
| 10/22/2010 | 125810 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. the contact smelled a strong fuel odor the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom performed a diagnosed the failure was located at the fuel injector. the manufacturer was contacted, but would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06e041000 fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 125,810. li | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/16/2006 | 103234 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. while in motion the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the failure was diagnosed as needing a new fuel pump and harness. the contact has the repair invoice. the current and failure mileage were 103234.*ak update *4/23/07tr | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 3 | ||
| Fuel pump failed 3 times in 3 years twice while driving causing loss of control of vehicle, nearly causing a accident. *nm | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 3 | 02/12/1996 | |
| The fuel pump went out while driving down the road at 40miles per hour, thereby losing all power steering, brakes etc. is the 3rd time in 3 years this has happened. first time stopped at red light, stalled and refused to restart, 2nd time waiting for bridge to close, today going down road. could have been very serious. has been replaced each time. | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer called complaining about the unsafety electrical fuel pump, connection inside the gas tank burned out. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 132000 | 0 | 11/21/1998 |
| The van would seem in perfect running order, but after parking and returning to vehicle, it would not start. after several times, the vehicle wouldn't start at all. when we took off the fuel pump, which is located inside the gas tank, the wires had shorted out and were burned. this seems dangerous and i feel it could have started a fire or caused an explosion. i checked other complaints and i am not the only one this has happened to. please make the manufacturer check this part and make sure it is safe and that this will not result in a fire for someone else!! | |||
| 04/16/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Fuel pump/sending unit assy. shorted out inside of fuel tank leaving black arcing traces on component- if tank were not commpletely full this would most likely caused an explosion resulting in grievous injury or death! local dealer notified,to see if any recall or service bullitins were published and recieved a very unfreindly reception and absolutly no help. | |||
| 06/23/2001 | 2 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Fuel pump seized, shorted out and melted wires connected to it inside fuel tank, blew fuse. could have been fatal. *ajm | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. alternator failed. serpentine belt failed. air conditioner quit blowing. rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. while driving, lights on dash started blinking, all indicator needles and gauges were jumping back and forth, smoke came out of the vents, consumer tried to stop vehicle, but brakes and steering failed, vehicle finally rolled to a stop, sliding door would not open, finally driver and daughter got out through front doors, fire and smoke came from under the hood, consumer's daughter has experienced chest pains due to this, consumer has to pay for the rest of the loan even though vehicle was a total loss. consumer feels this fire occurred due to the many electrical problems the vehicle experienced, she is requesting reimbursement, dealer would not help her. | |||
| 03/23/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. in two instances, vehicle would not restart. dealer replaced the fuel pump twice. but problem is still occurring. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| When stopping or starting vehicle would accelerate and lunge forward. dealer contacted, and stated computer chip was defective. could not remedy problem. also, fuel pump went out, vehicle does not comply to any recalls. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Windshield wipers donot actuate when switch is turned on. the wiper problem is an intermittent problem, sometimes tehy will work. fuel pump failure did not allow vehicle to start. fuel pump was replaced by dealer service shop, and problem was fixed. subject vehicle isa light duty, low mileage vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| The vehicle has cut off while driving due to a defective fuel pump. the fuel pump has been replaced 3 times. dealer can't find the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| The fuel pump makes a very loud humming noise. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| The fuel line was loose, causing fumes to enter into the passenger compartment through the ventilation. there was a recall associated with this description; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/23/2003 | 153058 | ||
| Fuel injection unit went bad. one of the lines got a hole in it and started leaking gas. making you replace the whole fuel injection unit | |||
| 04/25/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle runs rough due to fuel injection failure. when car is idlling gas is spilled through engine, and causes gas to go into oil, which could result in an engine fire.*ak | |||
| 0 | |||
| Consumer smelled gasoline was coming up through the engine, and vehicle was taking a little longer than usual to start up. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2000 | 10 | 01/01/1996 | |
| I marked the fuel injection system but, i am not sure. the van would not stay running while not giving it the gas. this is an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
| 10 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| The speed ometer works intermittenly and the windshield wipers also work intermittenly. sometimes the car stalls, or will not start and when taken to a dealer they came nothing is wrong. it also will sometimes run rough and will have a service engine soon light come on. i did receive a letter from chevrolet regarding some of these problems, but i was told my car did not qualify for a recall repair because there was nothing wrong. | |||
| 05/23/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Fuel injector plugs up and fails. it runs very rough. nothing can prevent problem per dealer service techs. i was told it was due to poor design. it has occurred twice now. the first covered under warranty. the second was not and chev corp refused to cover second replacement. loop hole in warranty. this problem occurs about every 40,000 to 45,000 miles. i was told the service department is starting to see alot of this lately. windshield wipers- they were working intermittently. the first time they went out it was on the freeway in a heavy storm. the dealer could not find a problem. it did not fail in their shop. it took two shops before they found the problem. it was some typr of loose electrical wiring. not covered by dealer due to me being over mileage. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1996 | |||
| The consumer smells a very bad fume odor in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/13/2003 | 113000 | 4 | |
| When coming to a complete stop vehicle lurched forward about five feet. also, vehicle stalled intermittently, and had a rough idle. vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and mechanic replaced the lower intake gasket/ egr valve twice, and fuel injectors. none of these repairs resolved the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/19/2001 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| I purchased the van used in 2000 and it burned down in 2001. i have had the wireharnes, aircompressor and fuel injection (recall) all repaired by dealer. while driving on hyway engine made loud noise and failed. pulled over and relized that van was on fire. fire deptment shut off fire. van was totaled. financed by gmac | |||
| 11/14/1996 | 1 | 12/17/1995 | |
| Vehicle runs rough due to faulty injectors. | |||
| 06/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Fuel injector leak. *dh | |||
| 02/28/1996 | |||
| The vehicle stalled in traffic due to the injecters. please describe. *ak | |||