Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V268000 Reported September 29, 1999

Gm/fmvss 301/rollover valve

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 235 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V268000
Manufacturer Campaign
99061
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
235
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 29, 1999

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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

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 General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 99V268000 or campaign 99061.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V268000

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

What is recall 99V268000?

NHTSA recall 99V268000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 29, 1999. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 301/rollover valve. The recall affects approximately 235 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V268000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99061. 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.