NHTSA Campaign 99V345000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Dec 2, 1999 · 36,848 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVER PRESSURE RELIEF (OPR) VALVE THAT CAN BECOME STUCK OPEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.
Consequence
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY SEAL THE OUTLET PORT OF THE OPR VALVE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATURN | LS | 2000 | 36,848 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V345000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.