Vehicle recall 78V208000 · September 26, 1978
Saab 99, 99 Turbo and 1 more model
Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it is soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result, especially when the tank is nearly or completely full.
- Remedy
- Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube is damaged, it will be repaired.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank vent tube.consequences of defect: should fuel leakage occur in the presence of anignition source, a vehicle fire and serious injury to passengers could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V208000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 1978
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 8, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,238
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
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 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
- Saab 99 Turbo (1978): 1978
- Saab 99EMS (1978): 1978
Has your Saab been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saab dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.