Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Fuel Pump Retaining Tabs Holding The Fuel Lines Were Damaged During ProduCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
9-3 CONVERTIBLE
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
07V087000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
20000731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
94377
Date Owners Notified
20070613
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070307
Make Campaign Number
7052