NHTSA Recall 00V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V309000; Date: Oct. 12, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Saturn SC; 2001 Saturn SC; 2000 Saturn SC1; 2001 Saturn SC1; 2000 Saturn SL; 2001 Saturn SL; 2000 Saturn SW; 2001 Saturn SW
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 6,092
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 6, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2000
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