The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a steel fuel tank. The closure only fuel tank cap, installed on the steel fuel tank, failed when the tank was dropped from a 10' height as required by FMVSS no. 393, "liquid fuel tanks."
The risk
Fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-012 (00V012000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | RVXX0099 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap |
| Report date | January 18, 2000 |
| Owners notified | February 2, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 468 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-012 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 468 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.