NHTSA safety recall

Recall 85V060000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Saab · reported 8 May 1985 · 11,122 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

ADJUST THE POSITION OF THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TURBO PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

NHTSA campaign
85V060000
Filed by
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Report received
8 May 1985
Potentially affected
11,122

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1985 Saab 900

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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