06160 Fuel Tank Adhesive Layer Missing, MODELS: 2007 Buick Allure, LaCros

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Subject:GMP06-240 - 06160 Fuel Tank Adhesive Layer Missing, MODELS: 2007 Buick Allure, LaCrosse 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 2007 Pontiac Grand PrixMessage #:VSU20061312

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL #06160
DATED: NOVEMBER 2006

DESCRIPTION:

CONDITION

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2007 Buick Allure and LaCrosse; Chevrolet Impala; and Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. Fourteen vehicles have a fuel tank that is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers. If fuel leaked onto the ground and a source of ignition was present, a vehicle fire could occur.

CORRECTION

Dealers are to inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary.

For further details, please refer to Product Safety Recall Bulletin #06160.


EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin NOVEMBER 13, 2006.


GENERAL INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION

Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.

Part Number
Description

• Quantity/Vehicle

15892001*
Tank, Fuel
1 (If Req'd)

Note: * Only 15 fuel tanks in North America will require replacement.