Vehicle recall 71V149000 · August 24, 1971
Saab 9-5, 96 and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Saab campaign no n/a.possibility that nipple for connectionof fuel hose tofloat housing on carburetor may work loose.c ondition could result in fuelleakage and possible carburetorcatching fire.(correct by modifying wherenecessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 1971
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 18, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,560
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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