Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
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.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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