NHTSA recall 00V-309 (00V309000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 12, 2000 - about 6,092 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V309000
Also written as: 00V-309
Manufacturer number: 00081
Reported: October 12, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~6,092
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-309 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Saturn SC - 2000, 2001

Saturn SC1 - 2001

Saturn SL - 2000, 2001

Saturn SW - 2000

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.