NHTSA recall 04V557000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Saab 9-3 and 1 more
Reported Nov 19, 200417,394 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Maker’s number 15018Built May 1, 2000 – Jun 30, 2001
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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 march 14, 2005. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.