General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V118000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V118000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 207,542 affected units, UNDERHOOD FIRES, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. these vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the engine?s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine?s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V118000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-03-12T00:00:00

Subject: Underhood fires

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 207,542

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07035

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. these vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.

Consequence Summary: Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the engine?s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine?s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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