Nov 24 2008

Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Suburban, 2005

Published by Lemon Law at 11:07 pm under Vehicle Recalls

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 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.

Consequence: 

If the tube retainer screw 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.  

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