NHTSA recall 99V-197 (99V197000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 26, 1999 - about 1,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V197000
Also written as: 99V-197
Manufacturer number: 99042/00-C-01
Reported: July 26, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,300
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF A VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE VALVE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-197 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saturn LS - 2000

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