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NHTSARecalled Jan 18, 2000 · #00V012000

VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 393/LIQUID FUEL TANKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Product details

Product
VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 393/LIQUID FUEL TANKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.

View the official CPSC notice