Oldsmobile Recall 99061: GM/FMVSS 301/Rollover Valve

2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette

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

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

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.
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Date Announced
SEP 29, 1999
Vehicles Affected
235
Oldsmobile Recall #
99061
NHTSA Campaign #
99V268000
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