Saab 99 Turbo (1978) – 78V208000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard