NHTSA Recall # | 50947 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V289000 |
MFG Compaign # | 06080 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE 1500 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 31/08/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/08/06 |
Report created | 03/08/06 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 38439 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Gm recall no. 06080. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |