Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #00V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V012000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 468 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 393/LIQUID FUEL TANKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V012000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2000-01-18T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/fmvss 393/liquid fuel tanks

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 468

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0099

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: Fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ch3u~tsea~cyjt

NHTSA ID: 00V012000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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