Recall 11V015000: Fuel Pump Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

SAAB/9-3 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: SAAB Cars North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 17, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V015000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Fuel Pump

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4,400

SUMMARY:
SAAB is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from June 2010 through October 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 is expected to begin on or about February 18, 2011. Owners may contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.

NOTES:
SAAB'S recall campaign number is 15029. Owners 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.