Recall 08V315000: Frame Rail/Fuel Tank Contact

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Express 2008

GMC/Savana 2008

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 08, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V315000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 567

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 567 M/Y 2008 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway vehicles with a 139" wheel base. The frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the frame rail is wider than specification, over time it may contact the fuel tank housing, resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the frame rail and fuel tank housing and will rework the frame rail if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-966-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 08205. Customers may also 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.