Equipment recall 06E041000 · May 18, 2006
Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Blazer and 5 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
- 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.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to r&b, Inc. Aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06E041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2006
- Filed by
- R&B, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 4, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Astro (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Chevrolet Blazer (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- GMC Jimmy (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- GMC Safari (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- GMC Sonoma (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- GMC Typhoon (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- Oldsmobile Bravada (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
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