NHTSA Recall 04V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V110000; Date: Mar. 4, 2004
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Cadillac Deville; 1996 Cadillac Deville; 1997 Cadillac Deville; 1995 Cadillac Eldorado; 1996 Cadillac Eldorado; 1997 Cadillac Eldorado; 1995 Cadillac Seville; 1996 Cadillac Seville; 1997 Cadillac Seville; 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora; 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora; 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 483,477
Recall Summary:
Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4. 0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on June 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 Oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 Oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on August 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 04014. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 2, 2004
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