Vehicle recall 00V309000 · October 12, 2000

Saturn SC, SC1 and 2 more models

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
Consequence: Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Notes: Owner notification began October 6, 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 Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V309000
Reported to NHTSA: October 12, 2000
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 00081
Owner notification: October 6, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,092
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 00V309000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Saturn SC (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
Saturn SC1 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
Saturn SL (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
Saturn SW (2000-2001): 2001, 2000

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