General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V090000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V090000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 910,873 affected units, GM/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. a leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. if the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V090000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-02-24T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/fuel pressure regulator

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 910,873

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03054B

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. a leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. if the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.

Consequence Summary: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. the rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-csp5-b9ci-fvvx

NHTSA ID: 04V090000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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