In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Date Announced

SEP 29, 1999

Vehicles Affected

235

Chevrolet Recall #

99061

NHTSA Campaign #

99V268000

Summary

Vehicle description: Mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Actions

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.

Documents (5)

• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB