Dec 02 2008

Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Suburban 1500, 2006

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Build Dates : July 31, 2005 - January 31, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V289000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060831
Date Received by ODI: 20060803
Date Added to Databse: 20060803

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06080

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38439

Summary: 

On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

Consequence: 

If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy: 

Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. 

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Nov 16 2008

AutoRecalls: Chevrolet, Silverado, 2006

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Build Dates : May 01, 2005 - April 30,2006 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V289000 
Date Owner’s Notified: 20060831  Date Received by ODI: 20060803  Date Added to Databse: 20060803 
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06080 
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38439
 
Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1L v8 (pro l8-vin G) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
     
Consequence:
If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakge, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
     
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on August 31,2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438,and GMC at trucks at 1-800-630-2438.

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Oct 19 2008

Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Express, 2008

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Build Dates : -

NHTSA CAMPAIGN
ID Number : 08V315000

Date Owner’s Notified:
Date Received by ODI: 20080714
Date Added to Databse: 20080714

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: N080205

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 567

Summary: 

GM is recalling 567 MY 2008 Chevrolet Express and gmc savana cutaway vehicles with a 139″ wheel base. The frame rail on the driver’s side may be wider than specification.

Consequence: 

If the frame rail is wider than specification, over time it may contact the fuel tank housing, resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the clearance between the frame rail and fuel tank housing and will rework the frame rail if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on july 30, 2008.  

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Sep 12 2008

Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Avalanche 1500, 2005

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Build Dates : May 01, 2004 - June 30, 2005 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V289000 

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060831 
Date Received by ODI: 20060803 
Date Added to Databse: 20060803 

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06080 

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38439 

Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. 

Consequence:
If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. 

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. 

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Jul 18 2008

Auto Recalls: BMW, G650X Challenge, 2007

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Build Dates : August 01, 2006 - March 21, 2007  
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V106000

Date Owner’s Notified:  
Date Received by ODI: 20080311  
Date Added to Databse: 20080311

Manufacturer’s Involved: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1391

Summary: 
BMW is recalling 1,391 MY 2007 G650X Challenge, country, and moto motorcycles. The fuel lines may have been damaged during production, and could develop a leak. The leak could occur either through the fabric inlay at the end of the line, or, through a crack in the actual line.

Consequence: 
Fuel leakage
, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2008. 

Report Initiator: MFR  

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Jun 11 2008

Auto Recalls: ACURA, MDX, 2005

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Build Dates : October 10, 2004 - November 11, 2004 

NHTSA CAMPAIGN  ID Number : 04V541000                                                                                                

Date Owner’s Notified: 20041110                                                                                                                

Date Received by ODI: 20041118                                                                                                                 

Date Added to Databse: 20041119 

Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 61 

Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured.     

Consequence:
In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.     

Remedy:
Dealers replaced the fuel tank. All owners were notified by telephone on November 10, 2004     

Report Initiator: MFR  

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