Recall 99V302000: Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V302000Component: FUEL: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: CAP: FILLER
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Year: 2000
Make: CHEVROLET
Model: MALIBU
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 43204
Summary:
Vehicle Description:
Passenger vehicles. These 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.
If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if
necessary.
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 1-800-424-9393.