Vehicle recall 78V001000 · December 4, 1978
1976-1977 Saab 99
The fuel line may have been installed in a way such that the axle could contact the line and eventually cause the line to rupture, allowing fuel to leak to the ground.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel line may have been installed in a way such that the axle could contact the line and eventually cause the line to rupture, allowing fuel to leak to the ground.
- Remedy
- The dealer will remove the hose between the return check valve and fuel tank and install a longer hose of a preformed shape.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: fuel leakage is a fire hazard and if an ignition sourceis present, a fire will occur. Personal injury and property damage couldresult.note: the following precautions should be taken to prevent the rear suspensionfrom bottoming and the fuel line from rupturing: (1) avoid driving with fullload in the trunk and more than three adult passengers, 2) avoid driving overrough roads and drive only at moderate speeds, (3) check rear tires to ensureproper inflation, (4) do not operate the vehicle if any leaking fuel isdetected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V001000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 4, 1978
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 24, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,088
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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