The defect
Explorer Van Company (Explorer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 upfitted GMC Savana and 2020 upfitted Ford Transit vans, equipped with certain Onan QG 2800i generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
The risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Explorer customer service at 1-574-267-7666. Explorer's number for this recall is PG5215.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Explorer Van Company Ford Transit | 2020 |
| Explorer Van Company GMC Savanna | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer Van Company Ford Transit | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Explorer Van Company GMC Savanna | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Explorer Van Company GMC Savanna | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Explorer Van Company GMC Savanna | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2023
32 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the fuel system, gasoline.
| 23V881000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V880000 21 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V858000 18 Dec 2023 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 23V855000 15 Dec 2023 | Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. |
| 23V666000 2 Oct 2023 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| 23V634000 13 Sept 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V630000 11 Sept 2023 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 23V592000 23 Aug 2023 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023