Nov 12 2008

Auto Recall: Chevrolet, Silverado, 2005

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Build Dates : June 25,2004 - July 26,2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V376000 
Date Owner’s Notified: 20040730  Date Received by ODI: 20040802  Date Added to Databse: 20040805 
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04066 
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1103 
Summary:
On Certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3 (pro L59) V8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.
Consequence:
If the tube retainer screws breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and,if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30,2004,with a followup owner letter began August 5,2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 , or GMC 1-866-996-9463 . Note: The GM bulletin lists the TAHOE and YUKON  models because Canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No U.S. TAHOE or YUKON vehicles are included in the U.S. campaign.

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Jul 08 2008

Auto Recalls: Bentley, Continental, Flying Spur, 2006

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Build Dates : March 14, 2004 - March 18, 2008 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V217000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 
Date Received by ODI: 20080515 
Date Added to Databse: 20080515 

Manufacturer’s Involved: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE08/02 

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13420 

Summary:
Betnley is recalling 13,420 MY 2004-2008 Continental GT, Continental GT Speed, Continental Flying Spur, and Continental GTC Vehicles. There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel flter. This could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.

Consequence: 
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy:
Dealers wil replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 16, 2008. 

Report Initiator: MFR 

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Jul 07 2008

Auto Recalls: Bentley, Continental Flying Spur, 2005

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Build Dates : March 14, 2004 - March 18, 2008 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V217000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 
Date Received by ODI: 20080515 
Date Added to Databse: 20080515 

Manufacturer’s Involved: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RE08/02 

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13420 

Summary:
Bentley is recalling 13, 420 MY 2004-2008 Continental GT, Continental GT Speed, Continental Flying Spur, and Continental GTC vehicles. There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. This could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.

Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
      
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehilces. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 16, 2008.  

Report Initiator: MFR 

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Jun 26 2008

Auto Recalls: Audi, Allroad Quattro, 2005

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Build Dates : 20010602 - 20050601 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V157000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 
Date Received by ODI: 20080408 
Date Added to Databse: 20080408 

Manufacturer’s Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 68240 

Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 MY 2001-2004 Audi A6 Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engines and MY 2001-2005 Allroad Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L or 4.2L engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result. 

Consequence: 
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy:
Dealer will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 27, 2008.

Report Initiator: ODI 

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