General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V349000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V349000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 20,594 affected units, FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. the second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. the vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V349000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2007-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank inlet check valve weld

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 20,594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06230

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).

Consequence Summary: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. the second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. the vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cvuh_6yuk~766i

NHTSA ID: 07V349000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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