2001 Saab 9-3 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 20, 2006. It covers about 11,886 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,886
- reported
- Apr 20, 2006
- owners notified
- May 12, 2006
- related complaints
- 16
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 may 12, 2006. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 06V126000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 06V126000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Saab 9-3 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 06V126000, reported on April 20, 2006, covers about 11,886 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V126000?
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 may 12, 2006. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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