2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 Recall 54415 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	06E043000
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Express 3500
Year:	2005
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturers Involved:	Honeywell international, inc.
Recall Type:	E
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	88303
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/18/2006
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	General motors corp.
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/19/2006
Date Added To File:	05/22/2006
Defect Summary:	Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence Summary:	This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective Action:	Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Further Notes:	This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may 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.

2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Fuel system, gasoline Recall