2004 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek recall: storage

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 10, 2003. It covers about 79 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 79
reported: Nov 10, 2003
owners notified: Nov 4, 2003
related complaints: 65

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Risk: If these parts separate, the driver may notice an odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate, and/or fuel may leak onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began november 4, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Recall number 03V454000

Affected vehicles

Buick Rendezvous 2004 2004
Pontiac Aztek 2004 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about fuel system problems.

2004 Buick Rendezvous 2004 Pontiac Aztek

Questions about recall 03V454000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek storage?

Yes. Recall 03V454000, reported on November 10, 2003, covers about 79 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V454000?

Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began november 4, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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