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NHTSA Recall 00V188000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

EUROPA INTERNATIONAL, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Europa Gwagen.

220
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2000
owners notified (July 25)
NHTSA campaign00V188000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedJuly 10, 2000
Owner notificationJuly 25, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Improper seating of the rollover valve can allow fuel leakage.

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle rollover, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rollover valve.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin during july 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 europa at 1-888-538-7672. 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 00V188000

Make and modelModel years
Europa Gwagen1999, 2000

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.