NHTSA 11V015000 United States
Saab 9-3 recall: Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
Official safety recall 11V015000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign11V015000
ComponentFuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
Report date2011-01-19
ManufacturerSAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 | 2011 | United States |
The problem
SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The official remedy
SAAB WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.