SAAB 900 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V060000

Make Model Year
SAAB 900 1985
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1985-05-08 1985-05-14

Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1985-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11122

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION AND HAVE A SHARP BEND OR TWIST NEAR ONE OF ITS FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE RUPTURE, FUEL LEAKAGE, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

ADJUST THE POSITION OF THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TURBO PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.