Recall notice #3054
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Yup... from nhtsa.dot.gov:
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Make: PONTIAC
Model: BONNEVILLE
Year: 1999
Recall Number: 04V090000
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2004, FOR THE 1998-1999 VEHICLES AND IN SEPTEMBER 2004 FOR THE 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 03054B. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’* AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Make: PONTIAC
Model: BONNEVILLE
Year: 1999
Recall Number: 04V090000
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2004, FOR THE 1998-1999 VEHICLES AND IN SEPTEMBER 2004 FOR THE 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 03054B. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’* AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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chafe, GET IT TAKEN CARE OF ASAP! Read this ongoing saga of mine if you have any doubts about what can happen:
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=20407
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=20407
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From: Herrin, South Illinois
Originally Posted by willwren
Not a bad memory for a 37 year old fart, eh?
Back to the matter at hand, how many stories like Scott'* have you heard of?
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From: Davison,Michigan
Originally Posted by Geez SSEi
Originally Posted by willwren
Not a bad memory for a 37 year old fart, eh?
Back to the matter at hand, how many stories like Scott'* have you heard of?
Thats the first story Ive heard since I joined .. nearly 1500 posts ago... :?
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Originally Posted by willren
I've only heard of 2 that actually did this.
Originally Posted by russianpolarbear
Okay... SlingBlade..
Thats the first story Ive heard since I joined .. nearly 1500 posts ago...
Thats the first story Ive heard since I joined .. nearly 1500 posts ago...
Just a tad concerned, I never "pushed" my other Bonnies as hard as i've spurred the Silver Horse, peace of mind means more at this sweetheart'* top end.