NHTSA Recall 80V123000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V123000; Date: Sep. 23, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 SAAB 900; 1980 SAAB 99
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 15,213
Recall Summary:
The possibility exists that the mounting collar for the electric fuel pump, submerged in the fuel, could partially detach from the top of the tank and cause a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the fuel pump support and remount the pump at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; electrical fuel pump, mounting collar. Consequences of defect: leaking fuel may enter the tool well and/or drip to theground at the rear of the vehicle. This would create a risk of fire, possiblyresulting in vehicle damage and personal injury. Note: driver may be alerted to the problem by a strong fuel odor and a distinctincrease in the noise level from fuel pump operation.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 1980
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