NHTSA Recall 00V153000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,300 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00052 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 13, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by the installed, the vehicle may not meet the fuel spillage requirements of the standard in a vehicle crash.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. The dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.
Notes
Owner notification began july 13, 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 cadillac at1-800-458-8006.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 00V153000
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.