Saab Recall 80V123000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection System

NHTSA recall 80V123000 · announced September 23, 1980 · filed by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · 15,213 units affected

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

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Saab 900
• 1980 Saab 99

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.