Vehicle recall 06V126000 · April 20, 2006
2001 Saab 9-3
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 may 12, 2006. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.
- Notes
- Saab recall no. 06033.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 20, 2006
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 06033
- Owner notification
- May 12, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,886
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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