NHTSA Recall 06V126000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V126000; Date: Apr. 20, 2006
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 SAAB 9-3
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11,886
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
How to Fix:
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on may 12, 2006. Owners may contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall Notes:
SAAB recall no. 06033. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 12, 2006
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