1999 VOLVO WG RECALL - #00V012000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 VOLVO WG |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/5/1999 - 8/13/1999 |
| Recalled on |
2/2/2000 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/2/2000 |
| # Affected |
468 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| 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." |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0099.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 2, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
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