NHTSA Campaign 11V015000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Jan 19, 2011 · 4,400 vehicles affected
What's wrong
SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SAAB WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 9-3 | 2010 | 4,400 |
| SAAB | 9-3 | 2011 | 4,400 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V015000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.