Recall 07V087000: Fuel Line Retainer Tabs

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Saab/9-3 2002

Saab/9-3 Convertible 2000 2003

Saab/9-5 2001-2005

MANUFACTURER: Saab Cars USA, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V087000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: March 02, 2007

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 94377

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.

CONSEQUENCE:
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall is expected to begin during April 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - SEE 04V557000 AND 06V126000. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

NOTES:
Saab recall No. 07052. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.