NHTSA Complaint #10191732 — 2000 SAAB 9-3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10191732 |
| Vehicle | 2000 SAAB 9-3 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 87,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
2000 SAAB 9-3 FUEL LINE DISCONNECTED AT THE TANK ON THE PRESSURIZED SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP DUE TO A BROKEN PLASTIC TAB WHICH HODS THE FUEL LINE IN PLACE ( A TERRIABLE DESIGN) ALLOWING THE FUEL PUM DO DISCHARGE THE FUEL DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK AT THE MAXIMUM DISCHARGE RATE OF THE FUEL PUMP ... I.E. GALLONS PER MINUTE WERE BEING PUMPED OUT THE TOP OF THE TANK RESULTING IN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITITUATION.
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