Auto Recall Date:
OCT 31, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1602
Model Affected
2007 BUICK LACROSSE
2007 Buick LaCrosse Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Defect Consequence:
WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1602
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 06160