Recall 99V-268
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Chevrolet Venture and 2 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-268
- Reported
- September 29, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 235 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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."
The risk
In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 11, 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed], pontiac at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Venture 2000
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000
- Pontiac Montana 2000