Saab 1976 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled February 3, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V016000 · Saab
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RELAY SENSING UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
12,029 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN A 30 M.P.H. FRONTAL CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE FUEL LINE BROKE, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE SAFETY SWITCH WHICH FAILED TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP AS INTENDED.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RELAY SENSING UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Saab SAAB
Manufacturer(s)
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →