Recall 04V376000: Fuel Rail Screw Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Chevrolet / Silverado 2005

Chevrolet / Suburban 2005

GMC / Sierra 2005

GMC / Yukon XL 2005

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V376000 Recall Date : JUL 30, 2004

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1103

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began August 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. NOTE: The GM bulletin lists the Tahoe and Yukon models because Canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No U.S. Tahoe or Yukon vehicles are included in the U.S. campaign.

NOTES:
GM Recall NO. 04066. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).