NHTSA Recall 78V208000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V208000; Date: Sep. 26, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 SAAB 99; 1978 SAAB 99; 1978 SAAB 99 Turbo; 1978 SAAB 99EMS
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 16,238
Recall Summary:
Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it is soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result, especially when the tank is nearly or completely full.
How to Fix:
Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube is damaged, it will be repaired.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank vent tube. Consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 8, 1978
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