Recall 06V126000: Potential Fuel Line Spearation

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

SAAB/9-3 2001

MANUFACTURER: SAAB Cars USA, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V126000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: April 20, 2006

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

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 11886

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 May 2006. Owners may contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.

NOTES:
SAAB recall No. 06033. 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.