Recall 00V-012
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1999 Volvo Acl and 2 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-012
- Reported
- January 18, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 468 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a steel fuel tank. The closure only fuel tank cap, installed on the steel fuel tank, failed when the tank was dropped from a 10' height as required by fmvss no. 393, "liquid fuel tanks."
The risk
Fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0099.owner notification began february 2, 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 volvo trucks at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).