General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V121000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V121000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 136,511 affected units, GM/FUEL FILTER FITTING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. if this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V121000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-08-23T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fuel filter fitting

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 136,511

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, a fuel filter fitting can become disconnected. if this were to occur while attempting to start the engine, a no-start condition would result and fuel would be pumped out the fuel filter onto the ground.

Consequence Summary: If the fitting becomes disconnected while the vehicle is in motion, the engine would stop due to inadequate fuel supply and cause a loss of power steering assist. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage from a disconnected fuel filter fitting could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9phi.9785-63ar

NHTSA ID: 02V121000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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