Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
99 TURBO
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
78V208000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Enlarge The Access Hole In The Floorpan To Ensure Proper Clearance. If The Vent Tube Is Damaged, It Will Be Repaired.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19760801
End Of Manufacture
19780701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16238
Date Owners Notified
19781108
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Date Report Received
19780926