Recall 06E041000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 1992-1995 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,800 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06E041000 |
| Manufacturer | R&B, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,800 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1992 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 1992 GMC TYPHOON, 1992 GMC SONOMA, 1992 GMC SAFARI, 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO, 1992 GMC JIMMY, 1992 GMC S SERIES, 1992 CHEVROLET BLAZER, 1993 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO, 1993 GMC SAFARI, 1993 GMC TYPHOON, 1993 CHEVROLET BLAZER, 1993 GMC SONOMA, 1993 GMC JIMMY, 1993 GMC S SERIES, 1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 1994 GMC SONOMA, 1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO, 1994 GMC SAFARI, 1994 GMC S SERIES, 1994 CHEVROLET BLAZER, 1994 GMC JIMMY, 1995 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 1995 GMC SONOMA, 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER, 1995 GMC S SERIES, 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO, 1995 GMC SAFARI, 1995 GMC JIMMY
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Defect Description
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
Safety Consequence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
Related Recalls for OLDSMOBILE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1,003,556 | |
| 14V400000 | 2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5,877,718 | |
| 09V116000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1,497,516 | |
| 09E005000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | STEERING | 979 | |
| 08E050000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1,921 | |
| 08E063000 | 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE | STEERING | 3,855 | |
| 08V231000 | 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 5,862 | |
| 07E088000 | 1977 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 | EQUIPMENT | 121,680 | |
| 07E021000 | 1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 742 | |
| 07E015000 | 1997 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3,124 |