2000-2001 Saturn SC, Saturn SC1 and others recall: tank assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 12, 2000. It covers about 6,092 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,092
- reported
- Oct 12, 2000
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2000
- related complaints
- 15
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V309000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about fuel system problems.
2000 Saturn SC2001 Saturn SC2000 Saturn SC12001 Saturn SC12000 Saturn SL2001 Saturn SL2000 Saturn SW2001 Saturn SW
Questions about recall 00V309000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Saturn SC, Saturn SC1 and others tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 00V309000, reported on October 12, 2000, covers about 6,092 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V309000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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