1980 SAAB 99 Recall

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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