Saab 900, 9000 (1989): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 88V185000 · Nov 28, 1988 · Saab Cars USA, Inc.
1,586
vehicles affected
1,586
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 88V185000
- Date
- Nov 28, 1988
- Maker
- Saab Cars USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,586
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 1989
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.
What can happen
FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 88V185000?
2 models: Saab 900 (1989), Saab 9000 (1989), about 1,586 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 88V185000?
REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
What can happen?
FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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.