1980 SAAB 900 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V123000 on 10/15/1980

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Manufactured:

08/31/1979 - 06/30/1980

Affected:

15,213

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

83V068000 on 08/09/1983

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission

Manufactured:

09/30/1977 - 05/31/1980

Affected:

12,096

Defect:

A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. the rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust pipe bracket attachment.consequences of defect: transmission lock up could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: until the problem is corrected, owner should ensure that the transmissionoil is kept at an adequate level. if the oil level sinks too low, thedifferential may begin to whine and it may become increasingly difficult tochange gears.

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