NHTSA Recall 00V160000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 248 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V160000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00056 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | June 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
Safety risk
This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V160000
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.