2000–2001 Saturn SC & 2000–2001 Saturn SC1 + 2 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
💥 The risk
Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V309000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 00081
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,092
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-553-6000
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 6, 2000
- Built
- Mar 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2000
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owner notification began october 6, 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 saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).