Make : SAAB | Model : SAAB | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V016000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19770117 | Date Received by ODI: 19770203 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12029 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN A 30 M.P.H. FRONTAL CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE FUEL LINE BROKE, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE SAFETY SWITCH WHICH FAILED TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP AS INTENDED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RELAY SENSING UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |