NHTSA recall 11V015000
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Saab 9-3
Reported Jan 19, 20114,400 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 15029Built Jun 1, 2010 – Oct 31, 2010
The defect
Saab IS recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications.
The risk
The subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Saab will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2011. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.