General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V385000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V385000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 319 affected units, CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Corrective Action

General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V385000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 319

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08237
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or 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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NHTSA ID: 08V385000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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