1988 CADILLAC ALLANTE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

88V072000 on 05/02/1988

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Manufactured:

08/31/1987 - 10/31/1987

Affected:

538

Defect:

Pressure relief valve in fuel cap may stick during the turn to vent function, causing the valve to remain open.

Consequence:

This could result in fuel spillage during and after acollision and possibly a fire. vehicles would not be in compliance with fmvss301.

Correction:

Install new fuel cap.

Notes:

System: fuel filler cap/fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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Campaign:

06E043000 on 05/21/2006

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline

Affected:

88,303

Defect:

Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence:

This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Correction:

Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes:

This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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