Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RB-09240 | 01/01/2010 | 10033028 | Saab: gm bulletin no 09240/saab bulletin no 153-03. a voluntary emission recall involving certain model vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a one way fuel valve located at the base of a small sub chamber in the fuel tank. when fu | 06/25/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/03/2012 | 92000 | ||
| Vehicle has raw fuel smell during cold mornings (<20 degrees f). appears to be leaking from fuel lines supplying fuel injectors. could start fire if the problem progresses further. | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 30000 | ||
| On cold mornings there's a raw fuel smell indicating, at best, vapors escaping and at worst liquid fuel spillage. a peek down between the intake manifold near the fuel rail shows no pooling, but, some kind of residue on the screw/clamp holding the hose to hardline. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 61000 | ||
| At temperatures below 15f, raw fuel (gasoline) leaks from fuel rail and fuel supply lines at multiple locations onto the engine. this is due to loose hose clamps, rubber hose degradation, and metal fuel line degradation. (note: this car is mechanically identical to 2004 subaru impreza wrx.) | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Fuel leak under intake manifold on 2005 saab 9-2x occurs whenever there is cold weather. strong smell of raw fuel fills passenger compartment on startup and continues until engine is warmed up presenting health and safety concerns. saab 9-2x is identical vehicle to subaru impreza sport wagon where this problem has been common and extensive since 2002. subaru recall wvk-21 was issued with extended warranty to cover repairs under subaru service bulletin 09-36-03. replacement fuel lines and gasket required to repair problem (wvk-21 repair kit # 10130aa000). saab will not recognize this recurring problem as a warranty repair. the potential for fire along with health risks exists and must be addressed. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 61000 | ||
| At temperatures below 15f, raw fuel (gasoline) leaks from fuel rail and fuel supply lines at multiple locations onto the engine. this is due to loose hose clamps, rubber hose degradation, and metal fuel line degradation. (note: this car is mechanically identical to 2004 subaru impreza wrx.) | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Fuel leak under intake manifold on 2005 saab 9-2x occurs whenever there is cold weather. strong smell of raw fuel fills passenger compartment on startup and continues until engine is warmed up presenting health and safety concerns. saab 9-2x is identical vehicle to subaru impreza sport wagon where this problem has been common and extensive since 2002. subaru recall wvk-21 was issued with extended warranty to cover repairs under subaru service bulletin 09-36-03. replacement fuel lines and gasket required to repair problem (wvk-21 repair kit # 10130aa000). saab will not recognize this recurring problem as a warranty repair. the potential for fire along with health risks exists and must be addressed. | |||
| 01/05/2009 | 51000 | ||
| Strong smell of raw fuel at cold start up. outside temperature approximately 15f. the smell goes away after the car is warmed up after a period of driving. subsequent occurrences throughout each winter when temperatures are below 20f. concerned that the leakage could result in a fire or toxic fumes being passed into the passenger compartment. fuel leakage appears to be related to a known issue with the subaru impreza platform on which this car is based. | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Major fuel leak in cold temperatures on a 2005 saab 9-2x aero. the fuel line/hose under the intake manifold leaks significantly in cold temperatures. this is a known issue on the subaru wrx of the same year(s). subaru of america issued recall campaign wvk-21 on their vehicles, and the saab 9-2x aero is mechanically the exact same vehicle, however there is no recall for the saab. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Fuel lines on top of the engine leak during cold weather, below 10 degrees f. there is a strong fuel odor out side the vehicle and inside when the vents are on. the smell goes away after the car is completely warmed up, 10-20 minutes of driving. car is at the dealer with parts on order to help fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Very strong raw fuel smell in cabin when air temps below 15 degrees f. must open windows to pprevent eyes from watering and burning. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2008 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Raw fuel is present and pools on the engine only when outside air temps go below freezing. happens constantly. many people on the referring internet site have reported the same problem. i have not been able to determine the proper fix. *tr | |||