On March 4, 2004, a recall was issued for my car - components fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. NHTSA campaign id number: 04V110000. NHTSA action number: EA04003. I went to the dealer in 2004 and they replaced my fuel rail. They did not replace the fuel return line. The recall states "additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire." My car is a 1997. The return line has, so far, cracked four times and each time I was fortunate to not have the car catch on fire while I drove to my mechanic who was able to splice it. It is now too short to splice anymore and I have no doubt it will crack again. Today I went to a local dealer and he said repair/replacement of the line is not covered under this recall. It is the same dangerous problem for which the 1995 Aurora was recalled. I am retired and living solely on social security. I do not have money to get this fixed (the dealer said minimum $500 and could go beyond $1,000). I see no reason why this should not be covered. It is a fault of the manufacturer using substandard "rubber" or whatever is cracking which can not handle the extremely high pressure of the fuel injection system in that line.

- Greenfield, WI, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. When the contact started the vehicle, it ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and cut the incorrect wires for the battery. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 05/27/09 updated 05/29/09.

- Wichita , KS, USA

My son was driving my 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora on the freeway when the driver's rear side of the car burst into flames.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact stated that it took a long time and he noticed a potent gasoline scent. When he turned off the vehicle, he smelled a strong gasoline scent again. He has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. He notified the manufacturer and they stated that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 91,937.

- Lynnbond, WA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact received recall notice # 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer was willing to replace the fuel rail, but not the fuel line. The dealer claimed that the recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and not fully by the manufacturer. They also stated that the repair agreement only covered replacing the fuel rail. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

- Tuledo, OH, USA

: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, black smoke emanated from under the hood of the vehicle. Within 8 seconds of the contact exiting the vehicle, flames were observed coming from under the front wheel wells, and from under the hood. The hood melted, the engine was burned completely, the front axle melted to the point of preventing any movement of the front wheels, and the entire dash was melted. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Police and fire reports were taken. The fire department determined that the cause of the fire was a fuel leak. There was a NHTSA recall #04V110000 which pertains to the pipings and fittings to the fuel system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

While driving vehicle noticed strong gasoline odor. With engine running a fine mist of gasoline was shooting across engine compartment from a pinhole in a plastic fuel delivery line (high pressure?) near the fitting connecting it to the metal fuel rail line. (fuel rail was replaced 6/05 under recall #04014) neither the leak nor the pinhole is visible when engine is not running. Extreme fire hazard! vehicle currently at GM dealership for replacement of fuel lines (lines marked non-repairable) (repair estimate approx $500). Web search revealed numerous similar complaints. Contacted olds customer service and was told that there was nothing they could do due to the age of the vehicle. Appears to be a high-hazard situation that could easily result in property damage, injury and/or death.

- Brownsville, PA, USA

: the contact stated the nylon tubing in the fuel rail degraded which caused fuel to leak all over the engine. There was a NHTSA recall, # 04V110000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Johnston, RI, USA

The fuel line was leaking fuel and caused the vehicle to catch on fire.

- Gaffney, SC, USA

Recall 04V110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for service, and had the recall notice too. Dealer still charged consumer $423.63 for repairs, but had given consumer a reimbursement form to send to the manufacturer. Consumer made several attempts to contact the manufacturer, and was getting no where to be reimbursed.

- Springfield, OH, USA

Vehicle exploded on ignition. The vehicle exploded in the consumers garage. The consumer requesting a new vehicle.

- Norman, OK, USA

Request for reimbursement for defective fuel rail replacement. The consumer stated the repair was necessary due to an excessive gasoline odor coming from a leak in the vehicle. In June of 2004, one month before having the work performed on the vehicle, the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the same issue, however the consumer was denied reimbursement because the work was not performed at a General Motors dealer.

- Eden Prairie, MN, USA

Took vehicle for safety recall, dealer did not repair, condition is worse. Dealer didn't assemble undercarriage, causing damage to components.

- Reno, NV, USA

Fuel rail leak with 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. While in the process of parking, the fuel rail failed spewing gasoline over the engine.

- Medina, OH, USA

While vehicle was parked consumer saw the gas line leaking, and smelled gas fumes. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

While driving the consumer smelled fuel. The fuel line system was leaking gasoline, causing stalling. The engine wouldn't start again. An independent shop replaced the fuel pump/ pressure regulator. All 8 fuel injections were replaced. (both 02 sensors, 2 ignition coils, fuel pump, pressure regulator) the vehicle still died. The fuel line had a crack causing the pressure regulator to pop and the fuel shot 2-3 feet. Refer to recall#04110000. The consumer was told that her VIN was not included.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

My car is a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, $59,000 miles. Recently had a fuel line leak, so bad it was dripping from under my car. Could have been serious problems, but had it taken to my auto repair immediately. He said he had never seen anything like it before. Repairs around $2000, I have receipts.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Three of the vehicles eight fuel lines ruptured which caused fuel to spray onto the hot engine, exhaust system and onto the ground. The consumer could smell the fuel but couldn't see it because of a cover under the fuel lines.

- Vinton, IA, USA

The fuel rail failed causing gasoline explosion/fire.

- North Augusta, SC, USA