NHTSA Recall # | 41161 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V376000 |
MFG Compaign # | 04066 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 30/07/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/06/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/07/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/08/04 |
Report created | 05/08/04 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1103 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5. 3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break. |
Consequence summary | If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on july 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began august 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Note: the gm bulletin lists the tahoe and yukon models because canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No u. S. Tahoe or yukon vehicles are included in the u. S. Campaign. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 04066. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationgm recall no. 04066. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |