NHTSA recall 99V-205 (99V205001)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 3, 1999 - about 2,785 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V205001
- Also written as
- 99V-205
- Manufacturer number
- 99S21
- Reported
- August 3, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,785
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
Why it is dangerous
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-205 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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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.