Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20030601
End Date Of Manufacturing
20040731
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
94377
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20070613
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Report Received Date
20070307
Record Creation Date
20070308
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
SAAB RECALL NO. 07052 (15018, 06033). CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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