NHTSA Campaign 00V309000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Oct 12, 2000 · 6,092 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATURN | SC | 2000 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SC | 2001 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SC1 | 2000 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SC1 | 2001 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SL | 2000 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SL | 2001 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SW | 2000 | 6,092 |
| SATURN | SW | 2001 | 6,092 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V309000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.