Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 80V-123 · Saab vehicles

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 80V-123 covers 15,213 Saab vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected15,2132 models

ReportedSep 23, 1980Owners notified Oct 31, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE MOUNTING COLLAR FOR THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, SUBMERGED IN THE FUEL, COULD PARTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT AND REMOUNT THE PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP, MOUNTING COLLAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY ENTER THE TOOL WELL AND/OR DRIP TO THEGROUND AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WOULD CREATE A RISK OF FIRE, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: DRIVER MAY BE ALERTED TO THE PROBLEM BY A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND A DISTINCTINCREASE IN THE NOISE LEVEL FROM FUEL PUMP OPERATION.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9001980

Saab 991980

Built from September 1, 1979 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.