NHTSA recall 99V-216 (99V216000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 9, 1999 - about 635,469 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V216000
- Also written as
- 99V-216
- Manufacturer number
- 845
- Reported
- August 9, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~635,469
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.
Why it is dangerous
IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-216 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.