NHTSA Recall 80V123000
Filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1980-09-23. An estimated 15,213 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE MOUNTING COLLAR FOR THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, SUBMERGED IN THE FUEL, COULD PARTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT AND REMOUNT THE PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP, MOUNTING COLLAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY ENTER THE TOOL WELL AND/OR DRIP TO THEGROUND AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WOULD CREATE A RISK OF FIRE, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: DRIVER MAY BE ALERTED TO THE PROBLEM BY A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND A DISTINCTINCREASE IN THE NOISE LEVEL FROM FUEL PUMP OPERATION.