NHTSA Recall 00V053000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 391 vehicles. It affects 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V053000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00002 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles. The cng fuel line and the cng high pressure regulator coolant lines can contact other fuel (gasoline) and brake lines on the vehicle. Abrasion from contact can cause a leak in the brake pipe, fuel pipe, or both.
Safety risk
Abrasion from contact can cause a leak in the brake pipe, fuel pipe, or both. A brake fluid leak could disable a portion of the brake system, causing longer stopping distances. Gasoline leaking from a fuel pipe, in the presence of an ignition source, could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reposition the cng fuel and coolant pipes and reposition/repair any damaged fuel or brake pipes as necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began march 17, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V053000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.