Recall 11V015000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Defect in 2010-2011 SAAB 9-3
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,400 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V015000 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,400 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Safety Consequence
THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SAAB WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V473000 | 2012 SAAB 9-4X | SUSPENSION:REAR | 380,498 | |
| 20V001000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 258,813 | |
| 20V002000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 127,547 | |
| 20V003000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 111,562 | |
| 17V016000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 62,764 | |
| 16V063000 | 2006 SAAB 9-5 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 113,716 | |
| 16V359000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 146,010 | |
| 16V358000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 302,127 | |
| 15V519000 | 2008 SAAB 9-7X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 | |
| 14V318000 | 2006 SAAB 9-3 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 28,789 |