4,400 Units of Saab 9-3 Will Be Recalled Due to Fuel Pump Defect

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Saab has just confirmed that it will be recalling about 4,400 units of 9-3 models due to defective fuel pumps. Accoring to NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) the 9-3 models made have been manufactured with pumps that did not meet the standard specifications, and as a result, the pumps might seize, leading the engine to stall. NHTSA believes that the defect can potentially increase the risk of an accident. And luckily so far there is no incidents have been reported due to that problem.

Saab is going to replace the fuel pumps at no charge at all, and the campaign is planned to begin on or around February 18. Well, if you are the owner of Saab 9-3 model, you may need to contact Saab directly at 1.800.955.9007 or head to the NHTSA site for more information.

For more details, just read a full press release below :

Make: SAAB
Model: 9-3
Model Year: 2010
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 17, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V015000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary:
SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
SAAB WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:
SAAB'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 15029. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .