NHTSA recall 03V238000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 03V238000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03038 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2003-07-01 |
| Owners notified | 2003-10-17 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Units potentially affected | 102212 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
What can happen
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 03038.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE | Built 2002-02-01 to 2002-06-27. |
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| 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE | Built 2002-04-11 to 2002-12-20. |
| 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE | Built 2002-02-01 to 2002-06-27. |
| 2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE | Built 2002-04-11 to 2002-12-20. |
| 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA | Built 2002-02-05 to 2002-06-21. |
| 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA | Built 2002-03-26 to 2002-12-20. |
| 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE | Built 2002-02-04 to 2002-06-21. |
| 2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE | Built 2002-03-26 to 2002-12-20. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| PIT4943D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay. |
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| 101003 | 2004-01-22. Service bulletin. FUEL ODOR, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, INCREASED NOISE FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA, INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING AND POOR DRIVABILITY. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT |
| 063003 | 2003-10-29. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ABOUT AN UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH OUTPUT ENGINES HAVING A FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR THAT MAY MALFUNCTION. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.