On March 4, 2004, a recall was issued for my car - components fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. NHTSA campaign id number: 04V110000. NHTSA action number: EA04003. I went to the dealer in 2004 and they replaced my fuel rail. They did not replace the fuel return line. The recall states "additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire." My car is a 1997. The return line has, so far, cracked four times and each time I was fortunate to not have the car catch on fire while I drove to my mechanic who was able to splice it. It is now too short to splice anymore and I have no doubt it will crack again. Today I went to a local dealer and he said repair/replacement of the line is not covered under this recall. It is the same dangerous problem for which the 1995 Aurora was recalled. I am retired and living solely on social security. I do not have money to get this fixed (the dealer said minimum $500 and could go beyond $1,000). I see no reason why this should not be covered. It is a fault of the manufacturer using substandard "rubber" or whatever is cracking which can not handle the extremely high pressure of the fuel injection system in that line.

- Greenfield, WI, USA

My 1997 olds Aurora started leaking gas from the plastic fuel line under the hood.I had remembered there was a recall on this and called Oldsmobile and they told me my car was not under the recall #04014. I don't understand how this could be since they figured this out in 2004 and my car was made in 1997... the date on the plastic fuel lines is 5/10/1996.

- Waseca, MN, USA

I have a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (VIN [xxx] with a recalled fuel rail. The fuel rail spring a pinhole leak, which was spraying atomized gasoline on the engine block. There is a recall on this fuel rail, but when I called the Oldsmobile recall hotline, they told me that the repair had already been performed. Since the fuel rail was still the old style nylon one and not the stainless steel one specified in the recall, I called the dealership where the service was performed (aw golden in reading, pa) to inquire as to why the nylon fuel rail was still in place. They informed me that the former owner had never come back to get the recall done. I was never informed of this problem until I had fuel leaking onto my engine block and due to Oldsmobile's system, which has the recall marked as complete, I cannot get the recall service done. What good are safety recalls if the manufacturer can mark the recall complete without performing the work? information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Malvern, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. The contact noticed a huge puddle of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She called the dealer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and scheduled an appointment. The technician at the dealer inspected her vehicle and replaced the engine fuel rail. Immediately after the repair, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The dealer stated that, according to the remedy, they were not required to install a revised chassis fuel return line and the contact would have to pay $400 for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

- Viola, DE, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. While driving various speeds or turning the vehicle, the contact noticed a gas smell. He then noticed that fuel leaked all over the fuel compartment. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), although the failures were identical. The contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line pipe. The vehicle will be repaired at a later date. The failure mileage was 123,010 and current mileage was 123,050.

- Avon, IN, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. In November of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer replaced some of the hoses, but there are three hoses that are leaking fuel. The dealer informed the contact that she would have to pay for the additional repair. The failure and current mileages were 146,037.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The consumer smelled gas odor while in the garage while his wife was driving the vehicle the next day the vehicle suddenly exploded and smoke and flame poured from under the hood. The driver was able to exit the vehicle quickly without injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted and sent and inspector to examine the vehicle. The inspector stated that the cause of the problem could not be found therefore the manufacturer accepted no responsibility. A mechanic told the consumer that he fixed fuel rail leaks on several other Oldsmobile Aurora.

- Hamilton, IL, USA