Recall 99V-345
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Saturn LS: Fuel system, gasoline (storage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-345
- Reported
- December 2, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 36,848 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur.
The risk
If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will permanently seal the outlet port of the opr valve.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 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