NHTSA Recall 07V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V087000; Date: Mar. 7, 2007
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:
2002 SAAB 9-3; 2003 SAAB 9-3; 2000 SAAB 9-3 Convertible; 2001 SAAB 9-5; 2002 SAAB 9-5; 2003 SAAB 9-5; 2004 SAAB 9-5; 2005 SAAB 9-5
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 94,377
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 June 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall Notes:
SAAB recall no. 07052 (15018, 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: Jun 13, 2007
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