| Make : SATURN | Model : L-SERIES | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19980501 - 19991031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V345000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991201 | Date Received by ODI: 19991202 | Date Added to Database: 19991207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 36848 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVER PRESSURE RELIEF (OPR) VALVE THAT CAN BECOME STUCK OPEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY SEAL THE OUTLET PORT OF THE OPR VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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