SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE 2002: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V557000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 9-3 CONVERTIBLE | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-03-14 | 2004-11-19 | 2004-11-23 |
Production Dates: 2001-04-01 - 2002-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15018
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17394
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
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.
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 MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
SAAB RECALL NO. 15018 'GM RECALL NO. 04101'.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
