NHTSA Recall 07V349000: Storage (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,594 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Rendezvous.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V349000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06230 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | August 8, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
Safety risk
A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.
Notes
GM recall no. 06230.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V349000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Rendezvous | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Pontiac Aztek | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Pontiac Montana | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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.