The issue
On certain trucks, the fuel pump may develop a diesel fuel leak as a result of improper assembly process at the factory. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened to specifications. However, should seepage or leakage be discovered, the fuel supply pump would be replaced.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, la pompe à carburant diesel pourrait se mettre à fuir suite à un montage inadéquat à l'usine. Une fuite de carburant, en présence d'une source d'inflammation, pourrait provoquer un incendie, endommager des biens matériels, blesser quelqu'un ou entraîner des pertes de vie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et, s'il n'y a aucun suintement ou fuite, les raccords de tuyau de carburant devront être serrés conformément aux spécifications. Cependant, si on découvrait un suintement ou une fuite, la pompe d'alimentation en carburant devrait être remplacée.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gmc W3500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Gmc W4500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Gmc W5500 | 2006, 2007 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC W3500 | 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| GMC W3500 | 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| GMC W4500 | 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| GMC W4500 | 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| GMC W5500 | 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| GMC W5500 | 2007 | 0 | 2 |