AUTOCAR WX 1999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 1999-07-05 - 1999-08-13 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V012000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-02-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-01-18 | Date Added to Database: 2000-02-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0099 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 468 | ||
Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 393 | |
Notes:
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'. |