A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage

Summary

On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).

Actions

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on December 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on December 13, 2007. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes Buick rendezvous and Pontiac aztek vehicle built in May 2003; Chevrolet Venture and Pontiac Montana vehicles built from June through August 2002; and all vehicles registered in Nevada, Arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and Hawaii.

Documents (15)

• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Special Coverage Adjustment - February 2008
• Amended Defect Notice(Part 573) - 8-30-2007
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 9-19-2007
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Revised Remedy Instructions and TSB - July 2008
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report

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