NHTSA (USA)Critical
1999 VOLVO WXNHTSA Campaign #00V012000
The official notice
Defect
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."
Safety Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.
Updated June 10, 2026