Recall 06V289000: Potential Fuel Rail Leakage

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Avalanche 2004

Chevrolet/Avalanche 1500 2005-2006

Chevrolet/Kodiak 2006

Chevrolet/Silverado 2004-2006

Chevrolet/Suburban 2004-2005

Chevrolet/Suburban 1500 2006

GMC/Sierra 2004-2006

GMC/Topkick 6500 2006

GMC/Yukon XL 2004-2006

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V289000 MFG'S REPORT DATE : August 02, 2006

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 38439

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC Trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06080. Customers may also 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.