NHTSA recall 06E041000

Fuel System, Gasoline · R&B, INC.

May 18, 2006report date

7,800units affected

Equipment recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Certain r&b, Inc. central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.

Why it matters: A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.

The fix: R&b, Inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1992 Chevrolet Astro, 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 1992 Gmc Jimmy, 1993 Gmc Jimmy, 1994 Gmc Jimmy, 1995 Gmc Jimmy, 1992 Gmc S Series, 1993 Gmc S Series, 1994 Gmc S Series, 1995 Gmc S Series, 1992 Gmc Safari, 1993 Gmc Safari, 1994 Gmc Safari, 1995 Gmc Safari, 1992 Gmc Sonoma, 1993 Gmc Sonoma, 1994 Gmc Sonoma, 1995 Gmc Sonoma, 1992 Gmc Typhoon, 1993 Gmc Typhoon, year not stated Help 55163, year not stated Napa Balkamp 700-3270, 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada, year not stated The Connection 2560001.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06E041000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.