Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
AURORA
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V110000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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 Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19960301
End Of Manufacture
19970630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
483477
Date Owners Notified
20040602
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20040304
Make Campaign Number
4014