Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
483,477
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-04
Owners notified
2004-06-02
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.
Safety risk
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
—
Air bags
3
48,000 mi
Tires
3
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
2
—
Electrical system: wiring
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
2
80,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
2
180,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
2
—
Air bags: side/window
1
—
Electrical system
1
81,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
—
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
81,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
62,890 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
117,184 mi
Equipment: electrical
1
—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
1
—
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
62,890 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
—
Seat belts
1
57,600 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
1
81,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
—
The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
