2001–2002 Saab 9-3 & 2001–2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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 march 14, 2005. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V557000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15018
- Manufacturer
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 17,394
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-955-9007
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 14, 2005
- Built
- May 1, 2000 – Jun 30, 2001
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Saab recall no. 15018 (GM recall no. 04101).customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).