Recall 00V309000: 2000–2001 Saturn SC and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 12, 2000

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

6,092vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

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: 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Saturn SC7 complaints
• 2001 Saturn SC21 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SC18 complaints
• 2001 Saturn SC125 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SL148 complaints
• 2001 Saturn SL111 complaints
• 2000 Saturn SW15 complaints
• 2001 Saturn SW6 complaints