Vehicle recall 85V060000 · May 8, 1985
1985 Saab 900
The flexible fuel hose may have been turned out of its normal position and have a sharp bend or twist near one of its fittings.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The flexible fuel hose may have been turned out of its normal position and have a sharp bend or twist near one of its fittings. Consequence of defect: this could lead to hose rupture, fuel leakage, and possibly a fire.
- Remedy
- Adjust the position of the fuel hose between the injector fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: turbo passenger cars equipped with air conditioning.system: fuel hose.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 1985
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,122
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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