Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 3800 V6 (L36) Engines And Certain Delphi Fuel Pressure Regulators, The Regulators Have A Much Higher Than Usual Rate Of Fuel Leaks. A Leak Can Allow Fuel To Enter The Intake Manifold Through A VacuUM Line. If The Engine Does Not Start When Cranked, The Fuel From The Leaking Regulator And A Mistimed Spark Can Cause A Backfire.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
88
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
04V090000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
The Backfire Can Rupture The Intake Manifold. The Rupture Of The Intake Manifold Can Displace A Fuel Line, Pulling An Injector Out Of Place, And Causing A Fuel Leak And Possible Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Fuel Pressure Regulators With Improved Diaphragms. The Recall Will Be Conducted In Phased Mailings. Phase 1 Began On June 30, 2004, And Phase 2 Began On September 30, 2004. Owners Should Contact Buick At 1-866-608-8080, Oldsmobile At 1-800-630-6537, Or Pontiac At 1-800-620-7668.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19970301
End Of Manufacture
19980831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
910873
Date Owners Notified
20040630
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20040224
Make Campaign Number
03054B