NHTSA recall 99V-302 (99V302000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 29, 1999 - about 43,218 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V302000
Also written as: 99V-302
Manufacturer number: 99075
Reported: October 29, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~43,218
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILL FITTING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FUEL TANK. IN THAT CONDITION, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN AN FMVSS TEST. FUEL LEAKS MAY OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AFTER REFUELING OR WHEN THE TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.

Why it is dangerous

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-302 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Malibu - 2000

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