Saab 9-3, 9-3 Convertible (2001-2002): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 04V557000 · Nov 19, 2004 · Saab Cars USA, Inc.
17,394
vehicles affected
17,394
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V557000
- Date
- Nov 19, 2004
- Maker
- Saab Cars USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,394
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2001-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Saab | 9-3 | 2001-2002 |
| Saab | 9-3 Convertible | 2001-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V557000?
2 models: Saab 9-3 (2001-2002), Saab 9-3 Convertible (2001-2002), about 17,394 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V557000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.