Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 99V-302 · 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 99V-302 covers 43,218 2000 Chevrolet Malibu for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V302000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILL FITTING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FUEL TANK. IN THAT CONDITION, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE AMOUNT IN AN FMVSS TEST. FUEL LEAKS MAY OCCUR, PARTICULARLY AFTER REFUELING OR WHEN THE TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
The risk
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
GM RECALL NO. 99075. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 1999. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1999 to September 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.