Vehicle recall 80V123000 · September 23, 1980
Saab 900 and 99
The possibility exists that the mounting collar for the electric fuel pump, submerged in the fuel, could partially detach from the top of the tank and cause a fuel leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The possibility exists that the mounting collar for the electric fuel pump, submerged in the fuel, could partially detach from the top of the tank and cause a fuel leak.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the fuel pump support and remount the pump at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; electrical fuel pump, mounting collar.consequences of defect: leaking fuel may enter the tool well and/or drip to theground at the rear of the vehicle. This would create a risk of fire, possiblyresulting in vehicle damage and personal injury.note: driver may be alerted to the problem by a strong fuel odor and a distinctincrease in the noise level from fuel pump operation.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 1980
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 31, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,213
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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