Volvo 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled January 18, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V012000 · Volvo
Hazard
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.
Units
468 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A STEEL FUEL TANK. THE CLOSURE ONLY FUEL TANK CAP, INSTALLED ON THE STEEL FUEL TANK, FAILED WHEN THE TANK WAS DROPPED FROM A 10' HEIGHT AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 393, "LIQUID FUEL TANKS."
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.
Product
Volvo ACL · Volvo WG · Volvo WX
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →