NHTSA recall 07V087000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Saab 9-3 and 2 more
Reported Mar 7, 200794,377 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Maker’s number 07052Built May 1, 2001 – Apr 30, 2002
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 june 13, 2007. this IS an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.