Saab 900 1980
Model 900 made in 1980 by Saab got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1980
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V123000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 09/01/1979 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 15213 | 10/31/1980 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 09/23/1980 | 10/16/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The possibility exists that the mounting collar for the electric fuel pump, submerged in the fuel, could partially detach from the top of the tank and cause a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the fuel pump support and remount the pump at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; electrical fuel pump, mounting collar.consequences of defect: leaking fuel may enter the tool well and/or drip to theground at the rear of the vehicle. this would create a risk of fire, possiblyresulting in vehicle damage and personal injury.note: driver may be alerted to the problem by a strong fuel odor and a distinctincrease in the noise level from fuel pump operation. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V068000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 10/01/1977 to 06/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 12096 | 08/29/1983 | ODI | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 07/14/1983 | 08/10/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. the rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust pipe bracket attachment.consequences of defect: transmission lock up could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: until the problem is corrected, owner should ensure that the transmissionoil is kept at an adequate level. if the oil level sinks too low, thedifferential may begin to whine and it may become increasingly difficult tochange gears. | |||||||||||||||