Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SATURN
Model Of Vehicle
SC1
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
00V309000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicle To Ensure The Fuel Tank Vent Valve Is Properly Welded. If Necessary, Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20000301
End Of Manufacture
20000731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6092
Date Owners Notified
20001006
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20001012
Make Campaign Number
81
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301