Recall 00V-160: 2000 Buick Century, 2000 Buick Regal and 1 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Jun 16, 2000, covering about 248 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-160
Report date
Jun 16, 2000
Vehicles affected
248
Owners notified
Jun 21, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.

The risk

This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.

Notes

Owner notification began june 21, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V160000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Century2000All years
Buick Regal2000All years
Chevrolet Lumina2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-160?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.

How is recall 00V-160 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.