Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE 1500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V289000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If The Damper Comes Loose, A Fuel Leak May Result. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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 Trucks At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20060131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38439
Date Owners Notified
20060831
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060803
Make Campaign Number
6080