1980 SAAB 900 Recall 7822 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	80V123000
Make:	Saab
Model:	900
Year:	1980
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Manufacturers Involved:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	09/01/1979
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/01/1980
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	15213
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/31/1980
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/23/1980
Date Added To File:	10/16/1980
Defect Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	Dealer will replace the fuel pump support and remount the pump at no charge to owner.
Further 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.

1980 Saab 900 Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system Recall