Recall 00V012000: 1999 Volvo WG and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 18, 2000

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

468vehicles

Model years

1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Volvo ACL1 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WG3 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WX0 complaints