Recalls › 78V208000

NHTSA recall 78V208000

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Saab 99 and 2 more

Reported Sep 26, 197816,238 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Built Aug 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1978

The defect

Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it IS soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result, especially when the tank IS nearly or completely full.

The remedy

Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube IS damaged, it will be repaired.

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Vehicles in this recall

Saab 99
19771978
Saab 99EMS
1978
Saab 99 Turbo
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank vent tube.consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers could result.