Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
01349A11/18/2003100041356.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt11/19/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12/30/1998110/09/1998
 Vehicle was only getting 10 miles of gas per gallon. *slc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
03/17/200460000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. the contact stated that the fuel pump failed at least seven times. the vehicle would stall without warning while traveling at any given speed. the vehicle would not restart when the failure would occur and would have to be towed to her place of residence. initially, the fuel pump was replaced by the dealer under the factory warranty. all other repairs were made by an independent mechanic. the were no recalls on the vehicle and was outside of the warranty. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 144,000.
01/01/2005108/01/2002
 1999 yukon fuel leaked out onto the engine. *ts the consumer stated the fuel pump. a recall was issued, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall. the anti-lock brakes failed. *jb
09/23/20043
 Starting truck for work in morning. truck wouldn't start. no fuel to engine. sent to georgian pontiac in barrie ontario. diaognostic faulty fuel pump. replaced. second time same thing, tired to visit my uncle who lives 10 minutes away truck was running in driveway and died. fuel not getting to the engine. pump under 1 year warranty. replaced, but the fuel gauge not working. 3rd time just happened 1 dec 04. waiting in drive through for a coffee truck died. no fuel to engine (full tank, filled night before. *ak
02/25/20031
 The fuel pump overheated to the point where it melted the wire to the top of the tank, then proceeded to melt a whole in the connector going to the gas tank. *jb
02/01/2000
 Vehicle returned after 'fix' on 6/14 complaint: a loud thump noise at engine transmission area, then loss of power going uphill work done: lubed drive shaft (inv 412596) second time in: 6/20 (inv412895) complaint:cust returned for complaint of intermittent stalling and, extended starting work done: ignition coil, ignition replace third complaint 7/18/00-7/25 in shop (inv 414264 t5533 replace new scpi injector(s) as necessary - bad catalytic converter replaces, replace right 87wtfourth complaint: 9/6/00 to 9/8/00 in shop (vehicle not driven between 8/2 and 8/26, in garage) customer states engine died while driving50 mph. it lost power and seemed like no fuel was getting to engine stated cause:50psi, low l1225 sender/pump assembly, fuel (tank unit) - repalce left tank 228 wtl 2.20. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01/01/2005108/01/2002
 1999 yukon fuel leaked out onto the engine. *ts the consumer stated the fuel pump. a recall was issued, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall. the anti-lock brakes failed. *jb
01/26/20051
 While driving vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the fuel line had to be reattached by a conversion kit. *ak
05/22/1999106/01/1998
 Noticed oil spots on garage floor. drove to gmc dealer for repair. first repair, dealer incorrectly diagnosed problem as fuel filter leak. second repair, i indicated that the leak was from transfer case not fuel filter. dealer removed/reinstalled transfer case to replace defective/install a new seal ring to correct problem. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
09/21/19998
 J3140- eng cool adaptr rpl, f2023-pin shaft seal, t2020-warrenty towing, f3023-rr diff housing rpl, c0382 r/r win reg r&r/ rpl, j1400-flywheel(auto) rpl, j5645-fuel injector clean, k4123 trans case sel sw,12345104, check engine soon light came on everytime i had work done. the truck has been in the shop up to 8 times!
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
01/07/200373000106/01/1998
 Speedometer and braking lights failed without warning while driving. also vehicle would not shift above 2nd gear. dealer diagnosed that electronic control module(ecm) was flooded with gasoline due to a defective leaking fuel injector. dealer recommended that consumer replace all 8 injectors because they are exhibiting the same potential to fail/leak.*ak harness, cpi fuel, meter, vcm, core return, seal and switch assembly were replaced. *tt
09/19/20004
 While driving about any speed vehicle will stall and lose electrical power and power steering. had taken vehicle to a technician. technician told consumer that cause may had been with fuel injector sticking, and had happened four times, just like safety bulletin g99066b, may 2000.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
10/18/2001109/01/1998
 Fuel tank leak from top of tank. after filling tank (not topped off), gas began pouring out from under vehicle. tank had to be replaced (nearest dealer was 30 miles away) mechanic believed leak caused by defective tank.*ak
3
 Vehicle was leaking gas from rear when parked and turned off. dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, but still no solution.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
01/05/200564500209/16/2003
 Dt: the contact complained about a fuel system problem. when putting gas in the vehicle and filling it up the gas spilled out underneath the gas tank. the contact has taken the vehicle to an independent party for service. the contact did not know exactly what the cause of the problem was at this point. also, abs system failed. when slowing down or going to stop the abs is engaged at any speed. the contact called gm, and they said they knew about the problems. the contact took vehicle to the dealer, and had the wheel sensor replaced. that has fixed the problem with the brakes. general motors was contacted over the problems, they said that vehicle was not included at this time. gm did told the contact that they would give him a coupon for a new 2006 vehicle.*ak
 When driving at 20-25 mph engine will cut off without prior warning, which causes loss of all power. consumer has contacted dealer, fuel filler was replaced. however, problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
03/20/2009100000201/16/2009
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc yukon. on april 20, 2009, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. there had been no prior failures with the transmission since purchasing the vehicle used in january of 2009. in addition, there were alignment issues that caused the tires to explode, tie rod failure, brake failure, and the fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 5/27/09 *cn the upper and lower ball joints, lower ball joints, idler arm, steering gear, rack and pinion were all replaced. updated 06/02/09.*jb