The fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip is a small part on your engine that keeps a crucial component from coming loose. It's like a tiny clip that holds a small part in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If this clip breaks, fuel can leak out and, if there's an ignition source, it could catch fire. This is a serious situation that could cause a fire in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty clip with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
The hub assembly is a critical part that connects the wheel to your vehicle's axle. Federal-Mogul made some faulty hub assemblies that could come loose, causing your wheel to detach.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wheel comes loose, it could separate while you're driving, which is a serious safety risk that could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Federal-Mogul will replace the faulty hub assembly with a new one at no cost to you. You should contact Federal-Mogul at 877-489-6659 to schedule the free repair, which began on February 7, 2008.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Your vehicle's tire information label lists the correct tire inflation and weight capacity. Unfortunately, some of these labels were printed with incorrect information, which could lead to tire failure and a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the label is wrong, you might load your vehicle with too much weight or underinflate your tires, causing a tire to fail. This could make your vehicle unstable and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will provide you with a corrected label and instructions on how to install it. You can choose to have the dealer install it for you, and the repair is free.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY 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, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
