Post by TwinCam on Sept 30, 2004 16:59:58 GMT -6
First this:
Recalls Summary
Make: OLDSMOBILE
Model: AURORA
Year: 1995
Recall Number: 04V110000
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 04014. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Here's my prob...I took my car to the dealership, and they ordered the fuel rail. My return line was also leaking. I was advised of this. I was told it would COST me $426.00 to have it done. Well I was unsure of what was in this campaign. So I went to www.nhtsa.gov and looked up the recall. Lo and behold the return line is part of the recall. (mine's a 95)
I call the dealer back and asked why it wasn't covered. He said return lines weren't covered in the recall. I called Olds Customer Service. The lady was helpful and called the dealership herself. Well, the Service Mgr. told her the same thing. I called the dealership back after speaking with Olds. He then told me that the return line has no relationship to the fuel rail. This might sound stupid, but in order to return fuel to the tank it'll have to come out of the fuel rail. Finally, I was fed up. I called NHTSA and told them. They took my complaint and hopefully a resolvement will come about. Meanwhile, I called Olds back, to get the part #'s and they gave them to me. I think this dealership I'm dealing with just doesn't want to do it. What do ya'll think? I'll update on NHTSA's investigation.
Recalls Summary
Make: OLDSMOBILE
Model: AURORA
Year: 1995
Recall Number: 04V110000
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 04014. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Here's my prob...I took my car to the dealership, and they ordered the fuel rail. My return line was also leaking. I was advised of this. I was told it would COST me $426.00 to have it done. Well I was unsure of what was in this campaign. So I went to www.nhtsa.gov and looked up the recall. Lo and behold the return line is part of the recall. (mine's a 95)
I call the dealer back and asked why it wasn't covered. He said return lines weren't covered in the recall. I called Olds Customer Service. The lady was helpful and called the dealership herself. Well, the Service Mgr. told her the same thing. I called the dealership back after speaking with Olds. He then told me that the return line has no relationship to the fuel rail. This might sound stupid, but in order to return fuel to the tank it'll have to come out of the fuel rail. Finally, I was fed up. I called NHTSA and told them. They took my complaint and hopefully a resolvement will come about. Meanwhile, I called Olds back, to get the part #'s and they gave them to me. I think this dealership I'm dealing with just doesn't want to do it. What do ya'll think? I'll update on NHTSA's investigation.
