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Field Remedy: 2704

Subject: Engine A10XEP, Z12/14XE/P/L - Crankcase ventilation hoses cracked
Models: Engines: Option:
Corsa-C Combo 2008...2010,Corsa-D 2008...2010,Meriva 2008...2010,Astra-H 2008...2010,Tigra-B 2008...2010 Z14XEP,A10XEP| Z12XEP| Z14XEP,Z10XEP,Z14XEP| Z14XEL,Z14XEP A10XEP,Z12XEP,Z14XEP,Z14XEL
Complaint: Customer may complain about fuel smell which is caused by cracked crankcase ventilation hoses. Concerned are both hoses: From valve cover to intake hose and hose from valve cover to throttle body.
Cause: Material weakness.
Production: Improved material was introduced as of the following engine B/P: 19UM6143 (04-Jun-2010)

Remedy:

In case of customer complaint replace the defect crankcase 
ventilation hose.

Improved parts are available under new P/N:

55578995/0656092 (supersession of 55351522/5656121)
55578994/0656091 (supersession of 55556031/5656132)
55579097/0656093 (supersession of 55563506/0656070)

Labour Times:                                   TC:         Hours:

U3 270 40      Replace both  hoses              90          0.3

         001   Clean engine compartment                     0.2      

The costs for this repair will be covered during warranty and policy.

For policy please refer to the Policy Guideline (WebPG/Kuugel)
The regular Warranty Procedure will apply.

FunctionalGroup: J - Engine
Complaint Group: 01 - Broken or Cracked
Trouble Code:

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