Fuel Injection Rail problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

I have a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (VIN [xxx] with a recalled fuel rail. The fuel rail spring a pinhole leak, which was spraying atomized gasoline on the engine block. There is a recall on this fuel rail, but when I called the Oldsmobile recall hotline, they told me that the repair had already been performed. Since the fuel rail was still the old style nylon one and not the stainless steel one specified in the recall, I called the dealership where the service was performed (aw golden in reading, PA) to inquire as to why the nylon fuel rail was still in place. They informed me that the former owner had never come back to get the recall done. I was never informed of this problem until I had fuel leaking onto my engine block and due to Oldsmobile's system, which has the recall marked as complete, I cannot get the recall service done. What good are safety recalls if the manufacturer can mark the recall complete without performing the work? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact noticed a huge puddle of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She called the dealer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and scheduled an appointment. The technician at the dealer inspected her vehicle and replaced the engine fuel rail. Immediately after the repair, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The dealer stated that, according to the remedy, they were not required to install a revised chassis fuel return line and the contact would have to pay $400 for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

April 2007: fuel rail and line degraded and cracked spilling gas into engine compartment. Repair made at non-dealer auto repair close to house @ 350. 00. Quirk chevy, braintree said they inspected in 2005 and said that was all they had to do. Car was never inspected. . . Last visit to quirk in braintree was in 2003. Ultimately, gm agreed to pay claim in June of 2007. Have not received payment. When gm is contact, they say they'll send the check next week. . . They have said that every week since August.

While waiting at a red light, consumer noticed that the vehicle caught on fire. When investigated it was determined to be due to the fuel rail.

While driving smelled smelled gas fumes coming in from the vents. Consumer pulled over to the shoulder, lifted up the hood, and noticed gasoline leaking from the hole. Was drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced.

While vehicle was parked consumer noticed that liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer could not start up the vehicle, and had it towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. Consumer was concerned that dealer and manufacturer did not decide who would pay for repairs.

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs on the chassis fuel return line leaking. But had not seen any fuel in the driveway or ground. He was told by the dealer that there was a recall on fuel rail. He stated that they will not repair one without the other, and he did not have a recall notice for the other. This cost $500. 00 to repair.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v110000 for the fuel rail tubing; before the vehicle could have recall repairs performed vehicle caught on fire while parked at a gas station. After having the vehicle inspected by an Oldsmobile service manager,who insisted that the fire was related to the fuel rail, but claimed minimum responsibility.

My wife went to pick up a passenger (her granddaughter) and to go shopping. She smelled gas while driving, and another motorist flagged her down to warn her that she was leaking gas. She stopped in a parking lot, left the vehicle, and called me. When I arrived, there was a large puddle of gasoline under the front of the vehicle (3' across). Upon inspection of the engine, the entire engine and firewall were covered with gas. Turning the ignition key, gas sprayed heavily from the plastic fuel line between 2 of the injectors. The vehicle was towed to a service center, and remarks made by the mechanic (that the replacement for the plastic lines was steel) made me suspicious about a recall. My internet search lead me to your website, and seemed to point to gm recall no. 04014; but in subsequent contact with Oldsmobile, I was told that there were no recalls for my VIN (1g3gr62c1v4110568). My vehicle (1997 Aurora), engine, malfunction, and corrective action recommended all match your recall notice. Had I not replaced an arcing spark plug wire 3 weeks earlier, this incident could have been catastrophic. This recall may need to be expanded to prevent potential loss of life. I am having the vehicle serviced by my local mechanic, since I am outside the recall; the plastic fuel rail assembly will be replaced with the steel lines mentioned in your recall notice. I will instruct the mechanic to return the faulty assembly to me (as intact as possible) for future inspection, if desired.

While driving approximately 30 mph driver smelled gas coming through the vents. Driver was able to pull over. Vehicle was towed to the body shop, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail needed to be replaced.

Consumer smelled gas fumes coming into vehicle through the vent. Consumer lifted up the hood, and unscrewed the cover from the engine. Then, noticed a gasoline leak. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that there was a fuel rail leak.

There was a strong fuel odor which had entered the inside of the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealership. The mechanic replaced the fuel rail system because of a leak problem. The fuel rail was replaced due to the leak between the two injectors.

Oldsmobile Aurora fuel rail leak. Explosion occurred and fire engulfed whole car. Car was a total loss. Gm has been contacted, but will not take care of problem even after recall.

Fuel rail leaking fuel in close proximity to plug wires. I have noticed a high number of Aurora's for sale as salvage that have suffered engine fires. Is this related?.

Fuel rail burst while driving. Fuel spilled all over the engine. Strong gas odor smell. Appears to be potential fire/explosion hazard.

The consumer smelled gas odor while in the garage while his wife was driving the vehicle the next day the vehicle suddenly exploded and smoke and flame poured from under the hood. The driver was able to exit the vehicle quickly without injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted and sent and inspector to examine the vehicle. The inspector stated that the cause of the problem could not be found therefore the manufacturer accepted no responsibility. A mechanic told the consumer that he fixed fuel rail leaks on several other Oldsmobile Aurora.

Fuel was pouring out of my engine as I was sitting in a parking space. I literally saw my fuel gauge go from full to nearly 1/4 in about 2 minutes. I was lucky there was a fire station right there to assist me. Fortunately there was no fire. The local gm mechanic told me that they have seen alot of these particular problems (fuel rail). When I contacted gm, they said they didn't have enough information on this problem to warrant a search. I said that my wife drove the car the night before and it could have burned her to death. He said that he was sorry, but couldn't help me at this time. Faulty fuel rail problem.

The vehicle was parked in the garage. The driver began to smell gas fumes throughout the house. Took vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated vehicle had a bad fuel rail. Dealer believed that if the house furnace was lit then the fumes from the vehicle might have ignited a fire in the house.