Recall 99V-197
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Saturn LS: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-197
- Reported
- July 26, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began july 23, 1999.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-[removed], prompt 3. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Saturn LS 2000