2000 Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 29, 1999. It covers about 235 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 235
- reported
- Sep 29, 1999
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 1999
- related complaints
- 61
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.
Recall number 99V268000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Venture 2000 2000
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000 2000
- Pontiac Montana 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V268000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 99V268000, reported on September 29, 1999, covers about 235 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V268000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.
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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