Recalls for 2005 Saab 9-5

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2007-03-08
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.  

Consequence
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage.  If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break.  The recall began on june 13, 2007.  This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126.  Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.  

Notes
Saab recall no.  07052 (15018, 06033).  Customers 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.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Posted on: 2008-04-09
Description
Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  201, occupant protection in interior impact.  During compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge.  The recall began on november 25, 2008.  Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.  

Notes
Saab recall no.  15204/e080101.customers may 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.