On certain motorcycles, a fuel pump hose may swell and change dimensions, thereby loosening its fit around the fitting at the fuel pump. The drop, or complete loss, of fuel pressure may cause difficulty in starting the engine, inconsistent running or stalling. Loss of propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank can crack at the mounting tabs, allowing fuel to leak from the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank. Tank mounting dampers will also be installed.
Certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with a 34 gallon fuel tank fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. The fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel leakage to occur if the vehicle rolls over. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fuel tank shield onto the front frame cross member.
On certain motorcycles the fuel cap may leak. This could result in chemical burns and subsequently lead to a crash, which could cause injury or death. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
On certain vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor may at times transmit an incorrect signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). If the signal is outside of the pre-programmed allowable limits, a diagnostic trouble code may be set and the check engine light will come on. An engine misfire may occur, reducing available engine torque and possibly causing the engine to stall. In certain traffic situations this could cause an unsafe situation and possibly a crash.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel delivery pipe assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly. The fuel hose that connects to the two metal fuel lines may have been clamped at a location on the fuel pipes that is not completely round, which could allow fuel leakage to occur. In the presence of an ignition source, leaked fuel can cause a fire, presenting the risk of injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe assembly.
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing fault with the fuel pump relay could cause the coil wire in the relay to break. If this happens, the fuel pump will not operate and the engine may not start. If the relay fails while driving, the engine may stall without warning and a crash could occur.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the fuel pump relay.
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production. Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump hose inside the fuel tank may become disconnected at the fuel filter end. Fuel starvation would cause the engine to stall. If this happens while the motorcycle is being ridden, it could result in a vehicle crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump to fuel filter hose and associated clamps.
Certain vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only. The tanks were manufactured with processes that vary significantly from regular production. The durability of these prototype fuel tanks has not been validated and is unknown.
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing an adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the tank. With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapours could seep out between the layers. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the fuel tank.
On certain vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM), Jet Pump Module (JPM) and/or Cluster Valve (CV) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or a fuel odour. If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank or change the seals.
Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L engine may develop a fuel leak as a result of fuel line rupture in a frontal crash test. In addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running, allowing fuel to be pumped onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a redesigned section of fuel line.
On certain vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM), Jet Pump Module (JPM) and/or Cluster Valve (CV) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or a fuel odour. If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
On certain vehicles, the right forward baffle in the fuel tank may be below specification, which may result in less resistance to damage in a crash. All vehicles were in transit to dealers at the time of recall and have been repaired by the dealers before retail sale. Correction Dealers replaced the fuel tank as necessary.
On certain vehicles, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.
On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump retaining clips contain a surface defect. This defect creates a stress riser and can cause the retaining clip to fail. When the clip fails, the fuel pump is allowed to separate from the fuel regulator resulting in a loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause the engine to quit running unexpectedly.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump retaining clip.
On certain vehicles the fuel line near the turbo/exhaust manifold may be damaged due to excessive heat. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel line with a Teflon line.
On certain Saab 9-3 convertible and 9-3 Viggen vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production. Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break.
On certain King Cab vehicles, a severe side impact crash could create a relative displacement between the fuel filler cap and filler door. The filler cap tether may be stretched to the point of unscrewing the cap off. This may result in fuel spillage which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a modified fuel cap tether/pin assembly.
