NHTSA Complaint #10216587 — 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10216587 |
| Vehicle | 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 93,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INLET CHECK VALVE WAS FRACTURED. HE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE, BUT THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V349000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE), EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 03-25-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED TO INCLUDE IN THE RECALL AND HAS DISBURSED A REIMBURSEMENT CHECK. UPDATED 03/25/08 *TR
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