Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V188000 Reported July 10, 2000

Europa/rollover valve

Europa International, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 220 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V188000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
220
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 10, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. improper seating of the rollover valve can allow fuel leakage.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle rollover, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rollover valve.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Europa International, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V188000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V188000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V188000?

NHTSA recall 00V188000 was issued by Europa International, Inc. on July 10, 2000. It addresses: Europa/rollover valve. The recall affects approximately 220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Europa International, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V188000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.