NHTSA Campaign 94V029000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Issued by SAAB CARS USA, INC. · Reported Feb 3, 1994 · 5,824 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE FUEL FILLER AND TANK VENTILATION HOSES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS UNDER THE SECURING HOSE CLAMPS, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT.

Remedy

THE FUEL FILLER AND FUEL VENTILATION HOSES WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW HOSES. THE FIVE SECURING HOSE CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED BY A NEW TYPE WITH A SHIELD THAT PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE HOSE WHEN TIGHTENED.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SAAB 9000 1992 5,824
SAAB 9000 1993 5,824

Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V029000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.