April 25, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is ordering the recall of 11,886 Saab 9-3 passenger cars from the 2001 model year because of faulty fuel lines and fittings.
On some of the vehicles, the fuel pump retaining taps that secure the fuel line to the pump were damaged during production.
NHTSA warns that the problem over time could cause a fuel leak and fire.
Saab dealers will secure the fuel line to the pump with a bracket that will hold even if the retaining tab breaks.
The Saab 9-3 recall is expected to get underway in May.
