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Safety recall · 85V060000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 8, 1985. It covers about 11,122 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V060000
Reported
May 8, 1985
Vehicles
11,122
Area
Fuel system

The problem

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.

Contacts

Vehicle description: turbo passenger cars equipped with air conditioning. System: fuel hose.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V060000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Saab 90051B

Questions

Is the 85V060000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SAAB CARS USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V060000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V060000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 8, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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