| Date Owner notified by MFR |
Oct 6, 2000 |
| Date: |
Received Date: Oct. 12, 2000;
Recorded Date: Oct. 24, 2000;
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| Campaign Id: | 00V309000 |
| Recalled Vehicles: |
2000 Saturn SC,
2001 Saturn SC,
2000 Saturn SC1,
2001 Saturn SC1,
2000 Saturn SC2,
2001 Saturn SC2,
2000 Saturn SL,
2001 Saturn SL,
2000 Saturn SL1,
2001 Saturn SL1,
2000 Saturn SL2,
2001 Saturn SL2,
2000 Saturn SW,
2001 Saturn SW,
2000 Saturn SW1,
2001 Saturn SW1,
2000 Saturn SW2,
2001 Saturn SW2
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| Component: | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly.
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
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| Affected Vehicles: | 6,092
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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).
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