Recall 06V419000: Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Buick/LaCrosse 2007

Chevrolet/Impala 2007

Pontiac/Grand Prix 2007

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06V419000 Mfg's Report Date: OCT 31, 2006

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1602

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.

CONSEQUENCE:
With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about November 13, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 06160. 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.