Vehicle Recall Archive for 1997 PONTIAC

Record ID

55592

Campaign Number

05V168000

Make of Vehicle

GMC

Model of Vehicle

W5500

Year

2004

Make Campaign Number

5053

Component Description

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.

Effect of Defect

OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Manufacturers

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Start of Manufacture

20020701

End of Manufacture

20040731

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

253

Date Owners Notified

20051027

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

Date Report Received

20050420

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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