Vehicle recall 74V186000 · October 15, 1974

Saab 99, 99EMS 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 m-074.POSSIBILITY the pressurized fuel hoses and injectorconnecting hoses may be susceptible to deterioration after extended use.thusleading to fuel leakage and the possibility of engine compartment fire.insome cases injectors have exhibited fuel leakage during cold starts.(allpressurized fuel injectors connecting hoses and fuel supply hoses will bereplaced with improved reinforced rubber hoses.injectors will be inspectedand replaced when necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V186000
Reported to NHTSA: October 15, 1974
Filed by: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Owner notification: December 26, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 21,038
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

Recall 74V186000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Saab 99 (1970-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970
Saab 99EMS (1973): 1973
Saab 99LE (1973): 1973

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