2000 Saturn LS recall: tank assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 26, 1999. It covers about 1,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,300
- reported
- Jul 26, 1999
- owners notified
- Jul 23, 1999
- related complaints
- 10
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly.
- Risk
- If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. They will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.
Recall number 99V197000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V197000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Saturn LS tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 99V197000, reported on July 26, 1999, covers about 1,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V197000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. They will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.
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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