Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 00V-012 · Volvo vehicles
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 00V-012 covers 468 Volvo vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.