TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE HE NOTICED A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL MILEAGE HAD ALSO DECREASED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE AN EVAP SMOKE TEST PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THE HE NOTICED A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL MILEAGE HAD ALSO DECREASED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE AN EVAP SMOKE TEST PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE RESULT OF THE TEST DISCOVERED THAT A CRACK HAD FORMED ON THE FUEL NECK THAT CONNECTS TO THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN SPOKE WITH J.B.A. CHEVROLET (7327 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,432.
NHTSA ODI #11350043
118,000 miles · Dec 16, 2016
Fuel System, GasolineFuel/propulsion System
AFTER FUELING,WHEN DRIVING AND WHILE STATIONARY THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE VERY STRONG DIFFICULTYSTARTING AND NOW WONT START AT ALL UPON FURTHER SELF INVESTAGATION FUEL IS COMIMING OUT ON TOP OF FUEL TANKSMALL HOLES SEEM TO EXIST WHERE FUEL IS COMING OUT HOW EVER I CANT GET IN FAR ENOUGH TO SEE THIS WAS DETERMINED…
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AFTER FUELING,WHEN DRIVING AND WHILE STATIONARY THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE VERY STRONG DIFFICULTYSTARTING AND NOW WONT START AT ALL UPON FURTHER SELF INVESTAGATION FUEL IS COMIMING OUT ON TOP OF FUEL TANKSMALL HOLES SEEM TO EXIST WHERE FUEL IS COMING OUT HOW EVER I CANT GET IN FAR ENOUGH TO SEE THIS WAS DETERMINED BY FEELING AROUND ON THE FUEL TANK.
NHTSA ODI #10935593
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2016
Fuel System, Gasoline
2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST DISMISSIVE AND PREMATURE FILE CLOSURE OF DEFECTIVE VEHICLE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE PROBLEM WITH NO CURRENT REPAIR SOLUTIONS. *SMD
NHTSA ODI #10873041
Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2015
Fuel System, Gasoline
2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10816141
109,167 miles · Jul 21, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline
WAS CONSTANTLY HAVING THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON COME ON. WENT TO MY REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GAS CAP. THEY RESET THE SENSOR AND REPLACED MY GAS CAP. SAME THING HAPPENED ON AND OFF OVER THE LAST 9 MONTHS. ON JULY 18TH IT HAPPENED AGAIN . TOOK IT TO DIFFERENT SHOP AND THEY PERFORMED A SMOKE TEST AND FOU…
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WAS CONSTANTLY HAVING THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON COME ON. WENT TO MY REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GAS CAP. THEY RESET THE SENSOR AND REPLACED MY GAS CAP. SAME THING HAPPENED ON AND OFF OVER THE LAST 9 MONTHS. ON JULY 18TH IT HAPPENED AGAIN . TOOK IT TO DIFFERENT SHOP AND THEY PERFORMED A SMOKE TEST AND FOUND A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK WHERE THE FILLER TUBE IS, SO WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL IT LEAKS OR WHEN YOU CORNER. NOT A LOT BUT I WOULD ASSUME THAT ANY WOULD BE BAD CONSIDERING THE EXHAUST PIPE IS RIGHT THERE. LOOKING ONLINE I FOUND NHTSA ALREADY HAD AN ITEM REGARDING THIS ISSUE ITS NUMBER IS PE07014. I CONTACTED CHEVY AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE ACTION BUT IT IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT WAS NOTED ON THE NHTSA ACTION NOTICE AND RESEARCH I PERFORMED ON THE WEB. DID THEY TELL YOU THAT THEY WERE ONLY GOING TO COVER CERTAIN VIN. I COULD NOT FIND THIS ANYWHERE ON YOUR SITE. BUT COULD HAVE MISSED IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10615180
95,000 miles · Nov 12, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
I FIRST STARTING SMELL GAS OUT SIDE THE TRAILBLAZER AFTER FILLING IT UP. I LOOKED AT THE FUEL TANK AND LOOKS TO BE LEAKING AT THE FILLER NECK. NOW I AM SMELL GAS COMING THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552001
176,313 miles · Sep 10, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,WHEN IT WAS CHECKED IT SHOWED THERE WAS A LARGE E-VAP LEAK. WHEN PRESSURE TEST WAS DONE ON SYSTEM FUEL STARTED COMING OUT OF HOSE GOING INTO TOP OF FUEL TANK. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A MAJOR RECALL ON THIS PART. HOWEVER BECAUSE I EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE BY 20,000 MI GM WILL NOT COVER DAMAGE. THIS IS A MAJOR…
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,WHEN IT WAS CHECKED IT SHOWED THERE WAS A LARGE E-VAP LEAK. WHEN PRESSURE TEST WAS DONE ON SYSTEM FUEL STARTED COMING OUT OF HOSE GOING INTO TOP OF FUEL TANK. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A MAJOR RECALL ON THIS PART. HOWEVER BECAUSE I EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE BY 20,000 MI GM WILL NOT COVER DAMAGE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM LIKE I THINK GM SHOULD HAVE. I BELIEVE GM SHOULD RE-IMBURSE ANY OUT OF POCKET FUNDS OWNER SPENDS TO FIX PROBLEM AND MAKE VEHICLE SAFE AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10542790
124,000 miles · Aug 22, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
FAILED EMISSIONS TESTING DUE TO EVAP ERROR CODE. MY 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A SMOKE TEST AND IDENTIFIED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FUEL TANK INLET. HE WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PRINTED OUT A 'SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE # XXXXX - (08/24/2007) ' AND ADVISE…
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FAILED EMISSIONS TESTING DUE TO EVAP ERROR CODE. MY 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A SMOKE TEST AND IDENTIFIED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FUEL TANK INLET. HE WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PRINTED OUT A 'SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE # XXXXX - (08/24/2007) ' AND ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. HE ALSO ADVISED ME THAT MY VIN WAS NOT ON THE LIST BUT THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS IDENTIFIED BY OTHERS ON MULTIPLE OTHER FORUMS ON THE INTERNET AND THE PRINTOUT. DEALER REFUSED TO DO THE WARRANTY WORK CITING THE FACT MY VIN WAS NOT ON THE LIST. I CONTACTED GM AND AM ESCALATING THE ISSUE. THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS MORE PERVASIVE THAN EVER BEFORE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10536793
105,000 miles · Jun 21, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL FROM TOP OF TANK. STRONG SMELL OF GAS OUTSIDE AND INSIDE VEHICLE. DRIPS DOWN SIDE OF TANK WHEN DRIVING. REPAIR IS OVER $1000 DOLLARS. INTERNET IS FULL OF SAME COMPLAINTS. WHY IS THERE NO ACTION RECALLING THIS PUBLIC HAZARD? VEHICLE IS EXT EXTENDED VERSION. CALLED GM AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDG…
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FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL FROM TOP OF TANK. STRONG SMELL OF GAS OUTSIDE AND INSIDE VEHICLE. DRIPS DOWN SIDE OF TANK WHEN DRIVING. REPAIR IS OVER $1000 DOLLARS. INTERNET IS FULL OF SAME COMPLAINTS. WHY IS THERE NO ACTION RECALLING THIS PUBLIC HAZARD? VEHICLE IS EXT EXTENDED VERSION. CALLED GM AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF PROBLEM. DESPITE AN EARLIER NOTICE.. THIS AGENCY NEEDS TO BE MORE ACCOUNTABLE. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE GOVERNMENT OWNS THE BUSINESS THEY ARE TO REGULATE. SHAME. READ YOUR COMPLAINTS AND TAKE ACTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10521146
80,000 miles · Mar 21, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE SMELL OF GASOLINE FUEL WAS EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE SMELL OF GASOLINE FUEL WAS EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
DURING THE COURSE OF THIS EA INVESTIGATION, ODI OBSERVED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS (88%) AND WARRANTY CLAIMS (94%) WERE REPORTED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED FOR USE IN THE SALT BELT REGION OF THE US.THIS AREA INCLUDES 20 STATES IN THE NORTHEAST, MID ATLANTIC AND THE MIDWEST REGIONS AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.CONSUMERS IN THE SALT BELT REGION REPORTED TO ODI THAT THEY COULD SMELL FUEL VAPORS IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THEIR VEHICLES, THEY DISCOVERED THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE RETURN AND SENDER LINES OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.WATER AND ROAD SALT COLLECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP LEADING TO SMALL PINHOLES APPEARING ON THE FUEL LINES.FUEL MAY LEAK AND COLLECT ON TOP OF THE MODULE AND/OR SPILL ONTO THE GROUND.THE DATA EVALUATED UNDER THIS INVESTIGATION REFLECT A RELATIVELY LOW FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE THAT LARGELY ARISES IN SALT BELT STATES.GM HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE SUBJECT COMPONENT TO TEN YEARS OR 120,000 MILES.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME; ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH.
EA04021 · Brake Lamp Failure
Opened Aug 3, 2004 · Closed Nov 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
GM STATES THAT SOME BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULBS CAN PREMATURELY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.ON MARCH 2, 2004, GM INITIATED A 6-YEAR/72,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR 989,487 SUBJECT VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.ON APRIL 4, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE04-032) BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.ON AUGUST 3, 2004 ODI UPGRADED PE04-032 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-021).BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 27, 2004 GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA # 04V527) COVERING SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER GM'S SPECIAL POLICY.MY 2004 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 8, 2003 CONTAIN IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLIES AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT ON AUGUST 8, 2003 AND EARLIER.THE ACTION TAKEN BY GM IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE04032 · Brake Lamp Failure
Opened Apr 6, 2004 · Closed Aug 3, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002-04 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT OTHER VEHICLES SHARING THIS PLATFORM AND BRAKE LAMP DESIGN ARE THE MY 2002-2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT; GMC ENVOY, XL, XUV; OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND 2004 BUICK RAINIER.COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE REAR BRAKE LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.THERE IS NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT ONE OR MORE BRAKE LAMPS BULBS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING.GM FOUND THAT HEAT FROM THE BULB COULD DEFORM THE LAMP SOCKET, PRODUCE ELECTRICAL ARCING AND AN INOPERATIVE BULB.TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, GM CHANGED THE BULB TO A BULB THAT TRANSMITS LESS HEAT TO THE SOCKET AND CHANGED THE SOCKET TO A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER TO IMPROVE THERMAL STABILITY.THESE CHANGES WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES ON OCTOBER 1, 2003.GM IMPLEMENTED A SPECIAL POLICY BY NOTIFYING CONSUMERS THAT IF THEY SHOULD EXPERIENCE A BRAKE LAMP FAILURE TO GO TO THEIR GM DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CIRCUIT BOARD CONTAINING THE BRAKE LAMP REPLACED ALONG WITH NEW BULBS.THIS POLICY IS GOOD FOR THE FIRST 6 YEARS OR 72,000 MILES OF THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.ODI WILL UPGRADE THIS INVESTIGATION TO EA 04-021 AND INCLUDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLES.
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