NHTSA recall 06E041000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Chevrolet Astro and 7 more
Reported May 18, 20067,800 vehicles affectedR&B, INC.
The defect
Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
The risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.