NHTSA Recall 78V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V001000; Date: Dec. 4, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 SAAB 99; 1977 SAAB 99
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 18,088
Recall Summary:
The fuel line may have been installed in a way such that the axle could contact the line and eventually cause the line to rupture, allowing fuel to leak to the ground.
How to Fix:
The dealer will remove the hose between the return check valve and fuel tank and install a longer hose of a preformed shape.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel line. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage is a fire hazard and if an ignition sourceis present, a fire will occur. Personal injury and property damage couldresult. Note: the following precautions should be taken to prevent the rear suspensionfrom bottoming and the fuel line from rupturing: (1) avoid driving with fullload in the trunk and more than three adult passengers, 2) avoid driving overrough roads and drive only at moderate speeds, (3) check rear tires to ensureproper inflation, (4) do not operate the vehicle if any leaking fuel isdetected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 1978
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