900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 0585762
Date: 850501
Recall - Fuel Hose Position Inspection
FILE IN S.I. Man. VOL.
SEC. RECALL
PG 9
Service Information
SUBJECT:
RECALL 265 FUEL HOSE POSITION ISSUE: 05/85-762 M85 TURBOS
Recall
FUEL HOSE POSITION
The Campaign
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Safety-related
Repair Parts
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NHTSA No. 85V-060
Repair Instructions
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1985 Turbos
Claim Procedure
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Sample Claim
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Owner Notice
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The Campaign
The Defect
Saab-Scania has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a defect which may be safety-related exists in all 1985
Turbos with air conditioning from the beginning of the model year up to late model year production.
These vehicles are being recalled by Saab-Scania of America, Inc. so that the flexible fuel hose between the injector fuel rail and the fuel pressure
regulator may be inspected for position and if necessary, adjusted. This fuel hose may have been turned out of its normal position when tightened during
final assembly. A sharp bend or twist in the hose near one of its end fittings could lead to hose rupture and, consequently, fuel leakage and possibly a
fire.
Some vehicles may require a replacement hose should damage to the hose exist.
NOTE! If the subject fuel line is disconnected or replaced at any time during the life of the car for any reason including work on the fuel system or
removal of the AC compressor bracket, be sure that the hose is positioned according to this S.I.
Vehicles Affected By This Recall
1985 Turbos within the following VIN Serial No. ranges which were wholesaled prior to May 6, 1985:
F1000001 - F1031123
Turbos wholesaled as of May 7, 1985 have been inspected/adjusted at port-of-entry or the Factory and need no further checking (no notices will be
issued for these vehicles).
Recall Schedule
The owner notice will be mailed in or about May 20, 1985. The campaign inspection/ repair beginning date is set for May 24, 1985 by which time each
dealer will receive at least one fuel hose and a pair of banjo fitting seals to have in stock in case they are needed.
Owners of record will be notified with a letter and a claim form, both of which are reproduced in this S.I. Attached to this S.I. is a computer printout of
the affected vehicles in your dealership service area.
Repair Parts & Repair Instructions Information
REPAIR PARTS
Parts Involved (To be used only if the original hose is damaged)
Fuel Hose
P/N 75-06-884
Banjo Fitting Seals P/N 83-26-712 (2 per hose replaced)
Initial Parts Supply Information
By May 24, 1985 each Saab dealer will automatically receive an initial quantity of hoses and seals according to the number of affected vehicles on their
Recall Status List(s) (attached to this S.I.):
