SATURN LS 2000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V345000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SATURN | LS | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-01 | 1999-12-02 | 1999-12-07 |
Production Dates: 1998-05-01 - 1999-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36848
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVER PRESSURE RELIEF "OPR" VALVE THAT CAN BECOME STUCK OPEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR.
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY SEAL THE OUTLET PORT OF THE OPR VALVE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 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 SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT '3.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
