00V309000: Fuel Tank Vent Valve Inspection (00V309000)

00V309000: FUEL TANK VENT VALVE INSPECTION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2000 Saturn SC1

2000 Saturn SC2

2000 Saturn SL

2000 Saturn SL1

2000 Saturn SL2

2000 Saturn SW2

2001 Saturn SC1

2001 Saturn SC2

2001 Saturn SL

2001 Saturn SL1

2001 Saturn SL2

2001 Saturn SW2

Campaign No: 00V309000

Mfg. Campaign No: 00081

Number of Affected Vehicles: 6092

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2000 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2000 JUN

Certain passenger vehicles.

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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. Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owner notification began October 6, 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 saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.