NHTSA recall 00V-012 (00V012000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 18, 2000 - about 468 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V012000
Also written as: 00V-012
Manufacturer number: RVXX0099
Reported: January 18, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~468
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-012 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volvo Acl - 1999

Volvo WG - 1999

Volvo WX - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.