NHTSA recall campaign
78V001000
ManufacturerSAAB CARS USA, INC.Reported1978-12-04Affected18,088 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A WAY SUCH THAT THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE LINE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK TO THE GROUND.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE HOSE BETWEEN THE RETURN CHECK VALVE AND FUEL TANK AND INSTALL A LONGER HOSE OF A PREFORMED SHAPE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →