Vehicle recall 04V557000 · November 19, 2004
Saab 9-3 and 9-3 Convertible
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Saab recall no. 15018 (GM recall no. 04101).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V557000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 2004
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15018
- Owner notification
- March 14, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,394
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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