Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V208000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 16,238 affected units, FUEL:FUEL EMISSION CONTROL:LINES:VAPOR VENT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it is soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result, especially when the tank is nearly or completely full.

Corrective Action

Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube is damaged, it will be repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V208000

Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-09-26T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel emission control:lines:vapor vent

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 16,238

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it is soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result, especially when the tank is nearly or completely full.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube is damaged, it will be repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9c2q_ynnh~8gbf

NHTSA ID: 78V208000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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