NHTSA Campaign 04V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Mar 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles affected
What's wrong
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WERE SENT LETTERS ON AUGUST 6, 2004. ADDITIONAL LETTERS TO OWNERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | DEVILLE | 1995 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | DEVILLE | 1996 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | DEVILLE | 1997 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | ELDORADO | 1995 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | ELDORADO | 1996 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | ELDORADO | 1997 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | SEVILLE | 1995 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | SEVILLE | 1996 | 483,477 |
| CADILLAC | SEVILLE | 1997 | 483,477 |
| OLDSMOBILE | AURORA | 1995 | 483,477 |
| OLDSMOBILE | AURORA | 1996 | 483,477 |
| OLDSMOBILE | AURORA | 1997 | 483,477 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V110000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.