1980 Saab 99 Recalls

1. Recall 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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1979-09-01 - 1980-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   15213