Recall 04V557000: Fuel Line Bracket Installation

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

SAAB/9-3 2001-2002

SAAB/9-3 Convertible 2001-2002

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V557000 RECALL DATE: Nov 19, 2004

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

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 17394

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 December 2004. Owners should contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.
NOTES:
SAAB recall No. 15018 (GM recall No. 04101). Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).