BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V454000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | RENDEZVOUS | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-04 | 2003-11-10 | 2003-11-18 |
Production Dates: 2003-09-01 - 2003-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03055
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.
IF THESE PARTS SEPARATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE AN ODOR OF FUEL, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND/OR FUEL MAY LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE FUEL TANK TO SEE IF IT IS ON THE LIST OF AFFECTED TANKS. IF THE SERIAL NUMBER MATCHES, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
GM RECALL NO. 03055.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
