SAAB 900 1982: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V019000

Make Model Year
SAAB 900 1982
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1984-06-11 1984-02-29 1984-03-09

Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1982-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24705

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.

Remedy

THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE STALLING OR LEAKING FUEL VAPORS COULD CAUSE ASAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY.