NHTSA recall 04V-557 (04V557000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 19, 2004 - about 17,394 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V557000
- Also written as
- 04V-557
- Manufacturer number
- 15018
- Reported
- November 19, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,394
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
Why it is dangerous
OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-557 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.