Issue ID | 606420 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10171383 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | AURORA |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 17/10/06 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving vehicle noticed strong gasoline odor. With engine running a fine mist of gasoline was shooting across engine compartment from a pinhole in a plastic fuel delivery line (high pressure?) near the fitting connecting it to the metal fuel rail line. (fuel rail was replaced 6/05 under recall #04014) neither the leak nor the pinhole is visible when engine is not running. Extreme fire hazard! Vehicle currently at gm dealership for replacement of fuel lines (lines marked non-repairable) (repair estimate approx $500). Web search revealed numerous similar complaints. Contacted olds customer service and was told that there was nothing they could do due to the age of the vehicle. Appears to be a high-hazard situation that could easily result in property damage, injury and/or death. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BROWNSVILLE, PA |
VIN pattern | 1G3GR62C5V4XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/02/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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