NHTSA recall 99V-219 (99V219000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 12, 1999 - about 245,300 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V219000
- Also written as
- 99V-219
- Manufacturer number
- 99S11
- Reported
- August 12, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~245,300
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STRAP CUTTING THE TANK DURING A 30 MPH FRONT BARRIER TEST, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
Why it is dangerous
DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-219 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.