April 2005 - Saab 9-3 Convertible - Fuel Pump Retaining Tabs - Recall Number 15018
Description of Problem:
Saab Automobile AB has established that a safety related condition might exist in certain Saab 9-3 Convertibles.
It has been established that during the manufacturing process, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged on some vehicles. Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If leakage should occur and an ignition source was present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Rectification:-
Saab has developed a metal bracket that will secure the fuel lines which are connected to the fuel pump. A Saab service technician will fit the metal bracket to your vehicle. In the event that the original plastic retaining tabs should fail, the lines will be securely retained in position. The work will be performed free of charge.
Vehicle Range:-
MY 2001and MY2002 Saab 9-3 Convertibles. This recall does not apply to Saab 9-3, 3 and 5 door models.
The VIN can be seen on the plate located on the right hand bottom corner of the windscreen (when facing the front of the vehicle) or alternately can be seen on the registration label. It is 17 characters long and commences with YS3...
Vehicles requiring work are within the following VIN ranges:-
| Model Year |
Last eight characters of VIN |
| 2001 - 2002 |
17000001 - 27018885 |
Owner Contact:-
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted directly by a letter from Saab Australia. (Saab Australia is responsible for importing Saab vehicles into Australia and New Zealand). The letter provides details of the recall and requests the customer to contact a Saab dealer to make a booking to have the appropriate work carried out.
