Recall
Volvo Wg — 00V012000
NHTSA ID
00V012000
Make
Volvo
Model
Wg
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2000-01-18
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
468
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RVXX0099
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."
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.