1980 Saab 900 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK UP COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, OWNER SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSIONOIL IS KEPT AT AN ADEQUATE LEVEL. IF THE OIL LEVEL SINKS TOO LOW, THEDIFFERENTIAL MAY BEGIN TO WHINE AND IT MAY BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TOCHANGE GEARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1977-10-01 - 1980-06-01

   Vehicles Affected

   12096

2. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   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 Manufacture Dates

   1979-09-01 - 1980-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   15213