1980 SAAB 900 RECALL - #80V123000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 7/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
10/16/1980 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/31/1980 |
| # Affected |
15,213 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT AND REMOUNT THE PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
1980 SAAB 900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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