
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 07E021000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 12, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
742
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 12, 2007
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
742
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect Summary:
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
742
Notes:
DELPHI

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V349000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
20594
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 08, 2007
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20594
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect 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).
Defect Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20594
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 06230

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V222000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 09, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
133221
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 09, 2002
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
133221
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Defect Consequence:
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
133221
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 02032

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V250000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 15, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1707825
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 15, 2003
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1707825
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, ¿CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.¿ THE OWNER¿S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Defect Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER¿S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1707825
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03039

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V150000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
103956
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 29, 2004
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
103956
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE LIFTGATE WERE TO OPEN IN A VEHICLE CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE LIFTGATE IN THE AREA ADJOINING THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080. THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V211).
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
103956
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03030

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V052000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4512
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 20, 2003
Vehicle Component:
STEERING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4512
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect Summary:
IN SOME OF THESE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DIAMETER OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS TOO SMALL.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO SPIN INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULTING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON FEBRUARY 7, 2003, WITH A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4512
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03009

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V051000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 14, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Model Affected |
RENDEZVOUS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
130
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 14, 2003
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
130
Model Affected
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
2003 Buick Rendezvous Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
130
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 03008