2001 Saab 9-3: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 119,800 miles · IL

Excessive leaking. Was driving on e-way and engine stopped or something occured where it sounded as if the car turned off. The battery was working but, when I pressed on accelerator it didn't propel forward. I carefully steered with hazard lights to side of the road. Ignition cranks but, car won't turn over. Replaced direct ignition coil, crankshaft sensor but, issue seems to be the fuel pump. A recall was issued regarding this: recall 06v126000 affected cars saab 9-3 2001 engine, may 12, 2006 original recall from the federal safety agency manufacturer's report date may 12, 2006 the federal safety agency action number rq05003 potential number of units affected 11,886 the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v126000 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings summary on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production. Consequence 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.

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · OH

The federal safety agency campaign id # 04v557000 and 06v126000 are recalls which necessitated saab to inspect the fuel pump brackets. The 2001 saab 9-3, which I own, was first repaired because the fuel lines were corrupted and caused fuel to pump out into the open on top of the gas tank. This was repaired under warranty and was not under recall at that time. Much later, I received a recall notice for an inspection of the fuel pump bracket to make sure the a "new" bracket had been installed. These two inspections required the lowering of the fuel tank. I received a code 0442 a few months later and had the saab dealer inspect possible cause. It was discovered that the vent hose filler pipe has a leak as determined by a "smoke" check. Later, at a different shop, while having a tire rotation, the technician had me come out and check the right wheel area with the wheel assembly removed. What was revealed was a "rub" hole in the vent hose caused by contact with the shock absorber. I have digital photos of the damage. The damaged vent line is either 1) poor engineering of the vent line in relation to the shock absorber, or 2) the damage was the act of poor re-installment of the fuel tank either on the repair or later inspection. My question is this, " has there been any reports of shock absorbers, or other parts, causing holes in the vent lines which pass near the right wheel assembly?" saab has not been very helpful in trying to resolve this issue.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Fuel system · 43,444 miles · MD

My 2001 saab 9-3 began leaking fuel, culminating with a major leak of fuel from the bottom of the vehicle on 2/26. Car was towed to the dealer, who explained that the problem was with tabs holding in the fuel pump. Recall number 04v557 was the exact same problem, exact same make, model and year but did not cover my VIN. Saab must not have covered enough vehicles in its recall. Vin ends with 12050281. I think the federal safety agency should investigate.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated the fuel line came off the fuel pump. The car was spurting gas. The contact took the car to the nearest garage. They replaced the fuel pump. He found the federal safety agency recall 04v557000/saab recall 15018 which dealt with a similar problem as his vehicle. The dealership told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. When the contact talked to the manufacturers, they told him that because he did not take the car to a gm or saab dealership to have recall repair work done the repair work was not covered under the warranty. *ak phone interview update: the complainant was driving home when he smelled fuel odor. The repairing garage replaced the fuel pump because the fuel line retaining tab on the pump is broken which caused the fuel leak.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Fuel system · 67,881 miles · IL

While stopped the consumer smelled fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. The exited the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was towed to a dealer for inspection, the mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb phone interview update: the complainant smelled fuel odor and saw a trail of leaked fuel behind the vehicle. There was no warning light and no noticable loss of vehicle performance.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Fuel system · 289,981 miles · FL

Vehicle lost power. Fuel leaked from the vehicle. It had to be towed. Fuel pump was replaced. Manufacturer indicated that warranty was in effect.