Fuel Filler Hose Recall - Anyone Experience Consequences After the Fix?
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4 hour operation for possible problem prevention. Possible -- statistically small chance of having an issue, so if you have tolerance for a bit of risk, I wouldnt even think about it. ( Odds are greater that an issue arises from the "repair" that is more serious than the one you came in for ...)
Infiniti just has to legally cover their butt in case there is an issue, that's why they send you a notice. Many manufacturers wouldnt even bother and handle this case by case --- Infiniti is pretty good about that; they did the same with brakes (extended the warranty).
You know, I am quite surprised at how many people have so little confidence in their dealers' mechanics being able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again. The fact that some would pass on recall repairs for that reason tells me a lot.Originally Posted by NICE1
Good question; Thought about this for a while ...I'm not doing it. 4 hour operation for possible problem prevention. Possible -- statistically small chance of having an issue, so if you have tolerance for a bit of risk, I wouldnt even think about it. ( Odds are greater that an issue arises from the "repair" that is more serious than the one you came in for ...)
Infiniti just has to legally cover their butt in case there is an issue, that's why they send you a notice. Many manufacturers wouldnt even bother and handle this case by case --- Infiniti is pretty good about that; they did the same with brakes (extended the warranty).
That concern never enters my mind working with my dealer.
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I haven't gotten the work done yet, but I have inspected the lines and mine look fine. To inspect the lines, simply jack up the car (I jack from differential case), support with stand, remove the wheels, and peer in through wheel well between the suspension cross-member and fuel tank. The lines are clearly visible, but not remotely serviceable.
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I see where you are coming from; you are lucky -- this recall is like going to a Dr. for a headache and they perform brain surgery. In this case, risk to grief ratio just isn't right. Maybe half hour ...Of course this isn't true for all recalls -- Kudos to DaveB ; you could probably go to any shop and pay for this to be checked ( or when you get rear tires, brakes etc.) ..then have it taken in to a dealership if there are issues.
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I'm taking mine in on friday to get it done along with other things. How long does this process take? I read at least 3hrs. Correct?
Visual inspections may seem okay now, but down the road it'll start to wear down. It's better to perform the recall asap before your car explodes.
Visual inspections may seem okay now, but down the road it'll start to wear down. It's better to perform the recall asap before your car explodes.
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I had this done and about 2 weeks after the procedure, the inside of my car smelled so badly of gas while I was driving that I had to stop and get the kids out. I had it towed to the dealership and after they "looked at it" and found "nothing wrong"
, the smell went away and I had no further problems. (It took them 2 days to "look at it")
, the smell went away and I had no further problems. (It took them 2 days to "look at it")Registered User
I found out the recall was performed prior to my purchase. I read that you need an alignment after the recall is done. Is it true because my camber on the rear is off?
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Are you saying right after you bought the car it had camber issues? Off the lot? If not a hard hit, curb, pothole can do taht.
After this was done, the rear brakes squeel under moderate braking.
After this was done, the rear brakes squeel under moderate braking.
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After this was done, the rear brakes squeel under moderate braking.
I bought used from a private party. I recently looked at the rear wheels and they seem be pointing slightly inwards. I'm not really sure what could be the cause of it. Maybe after the recall where they drop the whole suspension. I doubt it hit a curb or pothole because the rims aren't damaged in any way. Oh well, i'm gonna get an alignment after i install my springs anyways. I'll have them check it out. I just want to know if the recall would affect the camber.Originally Posted by AuAltima3.5
Are you saying right after you bought the car it had camber issues? Off the lot? If not a hard hit, curb, pothole can do taht.After this was done, the rear brakes squeel under moderate braking.
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Could have been a coincidence, but after my my recall my tranny gave me more grinding into 5th issue than b4 it. Not too long after I got a new tranny.
To make matters worse the tech(s) that did the work put my rear seat back on top of the recline levers and forgot to re-attach the flaps behind the seat backs. Apparently you have to drop the rear to do the recall. Supposedly to drop the rear you have to remove the rear seat. I guess when they put it back together they must have been careless. Not the first time I've been disappointed by my service dept.
To make matters worse the tech(s) that did the work put my rear seat back on top of the recline levers and forgot to re-attach the flaps behind the seat backs. Apparently you have to drop the rear to do the recall. Supposedly to drop the rear you have to remove the rear seat. I guess when they put it back together they must have been careless. Not the first time I've been disappointed by my service dept.
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Do I need to say this again? I think I do ....DO NOT DO THIS RECALL unless you cant sleep at nightw because you think your car will be suddenly engulfed in a fireball and you will turn into an overdone marshmallow. Originally Posted by saborz
I'm not liking all of these stories...
Do a little research on this recall before you let the dealership lamebrains tear the #$@#^ out of your G's rear end. Not saying all recalls are senseless, some are definitely worth pursuing....