Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-001 · 1976–1977 Saab 99
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 78V-001 covers 18,088 1976–1977 Saab 99 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V001000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A WAY SUCH THAT THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE LINE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK TO THE GROUND.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE HOSE BETWEEN THE RETURN CHECK VALVE AND FUEL TANK AND INSTALL A LONGER HOSE OF A PREFORMED SHAPE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE IS A FIRE HAZARD AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, A FIRE WILL OCCUR. PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULDRESULT.NOTE: THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE REAR SUSPENSIONFROM BOTTOMING AND THE FUEL LINE FROM RUPTURING: (1) AVOID DRIVING WITH FULLLOAD IN THE TRUNK AND MORE THAN THREE ADULT PASSENGERS, 2) AVOID DRIVING OVERROUGH ROADS AND DRIVE ONLY AT MODERATE SPEEDS, (3) CHECK REAR TIRES TO ENSUREPROPER INFLATION, (4) DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE IF ANY LEAKING FUEL ISDETECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.