Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings Problems of SAAB 95

The contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9-5. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he noticed an overpowering odor of gasoline and the fuel was burning much faster than normal. After stopping the vehicle, he noticed a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would have to drop the entire fuel tank to inspect the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure and current mileages were approximately 122,500. Updated 01/20/lj.

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Driving slowly in heavy traffic, I noticed a loss of power when I attempted to merge with freeway traffic. The gas gauge needle was dropping quicker than normal, and the gasoline fumes became apparent after cracking a window. The engine stalled for the third and last time as I exited the freeway. Upon inspection, I could see that the fuel 'line out' from the pump under the back seat had come out, forcing fuel out onto the road, just in front of my right rear wheel. I was able to push it back in as the retaining clip was not broken. With air in the line, it took a while to start up and get to a nearby gas station. Double zip-ties when I got home. Called my SAAB guy who said there had been a recall, and I need to get their late fix bracket. It will never come out again of its own accord, and I'm thankful that I didn't have to get it towed - this time.

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Driving in heavy traffic after leaving work, I noticed no loss of power until I attempted to merge with freeway traffic. Soon enough, though I did notice that the gas gauge needle was dropping quicker than normal, and the gasoline fumes became apparent after cracking the windows. The engine stalled for the third and last time just as I escaped off the freeway. Upon inspection, I could see that the fuel line out from the pump under the back seat had come out, forcing all (of that OH-so-precious) fuel out onto the road, just in front of my right rear wheel. I pushed it back in (fuel tank 'roads?), as the retaining clip was not broken. Now with some air in the line, it took a while to suck enough fumes to start up and get to a nearby gas station. Smooth as silk after a dose of fuel. Double zip-ties when I got home. Called my SAAB guy who said there had been a recall, and I need to get their 'after fix' bracket. It will never come out again, and I'm grateful I didn't have to get towed this time.

The contact owns a 2000 SAAB 9-5. There was a strong fuel odor leaking from the vehicle. The contact observed that fuel was leaking from the gas tank. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility the following day since all of the fuel leaked out of the vehicle. A mechanic advised him that recall 07v087000, fuel was related to the failure; however, his VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer also confirmed that his VIN was not a part of the recall. The current mileage was 191,535 and the failure mileage was 190,708. Updated 12/30/09. Updated 12/30/jb.

The contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9-5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in the recall and to take the vehicle to a dealer for repairs. She drove the vehicle to the dealer and they developed a securing bracket to secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump. Immediately following the repairs, the contact smelled gasoline inside the passenger compartment, which caused her to become light headed. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test would be performed in order to find out if the vehicle was related to the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 139,000 and failure mileage was 137,500.

The contact owns a 2000 SAAB 9-5. The contact stated that the fuel line loosened from the pump and caused fuel leakage. The dealer attributed it to the tabs holding the fuel line. The fuel pump line was completely disconnected. The engine stopped while driving approximately 35 mph. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed a puddle and fumes. The vehicle was towed. The contact experienced the same failure as described in NHTSA campaign id number 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current and failure mileages were 68,690. Updated 04/23/08. Updated.

The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-5. On July 6, 2007, the contact received recall notice # 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle is currently located in spain. The manufacturer stated that they are not obligated to repair the vehicle for free because it is located outside of the united states. The manufacturer also refused to provide the contact with a copy of the recall notice in spanish. The current mileage was 48,063 and there had been no failure to date.

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The contact owns a 2002 SAAB 9-5. While driving the contact smelled gas and pulled the vehicle off the road. The contact inspected the vehicle, and found a large gas leak due to the fuel line loosening from the pipe. The vehicle was repaired, and the contact felt the failure was a safety risk. The current mileagewas 29,500, and failure mileage was 29,470.

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- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 SAAB 9-5 with 120000 failure mileage he smelled a fuel odor. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and discovered that there was fuel gushing from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the attachments to the fuel pump were defective. There was recall 07v087000 on this particular year, make and model vehicle issued in April 2007.

Driving on highway, pressure line from fuel tank came loose and started spraying gas all over the underside of the vehicle. Stream of drips on highway alerted a passing motorist who flagged us down. Lost 5 gallons of gas in just a couple of minutes. Had to pull over and call for roadside assistance. Evacuated car due to large pools of gas under vehicle and drips near hot exhaust pipes. Technician discovered fuel line loose after looking inside port from under back seat. No evidence of any breakage or other issues -- the line simply came loose and was easily re-attached. Car is being taken to dealer for investigation and hopefully a fix. Consultation on internet chat room Saabnet. Com finds that at least 3 other owners of similar vintage SAAB 9-5 vehicles have experienced this same problem. Jb.

I was traveling north on route 93 north of boston in rush hour. Someone started flashing lights and honking at me. I pulled over (fortunately 150 feet before the breakdown lane is used as a travel lane) and smelled gas. The high-pressure fuel line had popped off the fuel tank under the access plate under the rear seat. I cleaned up the mess as much as possible, pushed the fuel line back in, let it sit for 15 minutes and then proceeded home. The white retaining clip is not broken. I don't know how the fuel line came out, but this is now the second time, it also happened October 29 to my wife and we had to have the car towed home. I added stainless wire to keep the bracket from allowing the fuel line to pop out again and ordered the bracket that SAAB has to address a similar problem on the 9-3.

Gasoline leak - I was driving with my two small children in the car (2001 SAAB 9-5 wagon (4-cylinder) when someone pulled up beside me to tell me that gas was pouring our of my car. I stopped the car and the remainder of the tank emptied on the ground. Once the fire chief okay'ed the car for transport, (this was required by the towing company. ) I had the car towed to the dealership. The dealership indicated that the clip for the fuel line had come undone and that the fuel line had come loose. They also indicated that "they had seen this before". They removed the fuel tank, replaced the fuel line, replaced the fuel tank and placed a clamp over the line. There is a recall for the SAAB 9-3 for a related fuel clip problem. Based on my experience (and other 9-5 drivers I have seen via the internet), I think SAAB needs a recall or check on this. . .

The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-5. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they stated that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. Three weeks later, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Approximately one year later, the mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed again. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 54,000.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings summary: driving on highway, pressure line from fuel tank came loose and started leaking massive amounts of gas all over the underside of the vehicle and street. Stream of fuel on highway alerted driver. Lost unknown amount of gallons of gas quickly . Had to pull over and call for tow truck to take to nearest facility. I evacuated the car due to large amounts of gas under vehicle and streams of fuel near hot exhaust pipes. Technician discovered fuel line had come loose after looking inside port from under back seat. No evidence of any breakage or other issues the first event-- the line simply came loose and was easily re-attached. The second event happened in June 2007 and fuel again was pouring out from the underside in a parking lot. I called the same independent dealer who immediately had the car towed . This time the repair was done with metal straps to prevent any further coming apart. I then received a recall letter from SAAB after this occurrence two times. I was told by SAAB USA to submit repair orders for reimbursement which I did. I received a denial letter until an authorized SAAB dealer could check the work completed by the independent dealer. I was called by the authorized dealer in marietta, GA and told that I may need a complete fuel assembly for $1100 due to the independent dealers repairs affecting electrical wiring. The car is at the dealer for investigation and hopefully a SAAB USA will stand behind the needed repairs. Consultation on internet chat room Saabnet. Com finds that at least 4 other owners of similar vintage SAAB 9-5 vehicles have experienced this same problem. SAAB USA is questioning my repairs at the independent dealer.

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, a dramatic decrease in the gas gauge was noticed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the gas line to the fuel pump which caused a rapid loss of fuel. There was a NHTSA recall, # 04v557000, regarding the hoses, lines/piping and fittings. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Consumer SAAB aero 9-5 clip hold the gas tank broke, spilling gasoline all over the car, the road and exhaust lines. ***** a clip that was holding the gas hose in place broke, which required the replacement of the entire fuel pump.

Consumer states on October 6, 2005 while driving on a road the vehicle caught on fire. The fuel line was ripped, and one smelled gasoline all over the passenger side of the vehicle. Consumer stated when putting the vehicle in reverse it will stall intermittently. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer and no codes showed up on the diagnostic machine. The dealer changed catalytic converter and the oxygen sensor twice. The dealer could not pin point the problem. The engine failure light did come on before the vehicle caught on fire. The dealer said that some type of debris came from the highway that caused the fuel line to rip.

Vehicle's fuel line detached from fuel pump due to broken retaining clip. Fuel spilled on the ground creating a hazardous situation.

On high speed side impack (impact by 4000+ lb car on passenger door), the fuel system leaked. According to the wrecker service, the problem was the fuel pump "broke off". In addition, the fuel cut off switch was not accessible after the collision.