Saab 9-3 Recall R/2005/021: Fuel Pump Mounted Pipe Retaining Tabs May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 May 2005
- Launched
- 7,124
- vehicles in the UK
- 15018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 9-3 vehicles built between 1 February 2001 and 1 February 2002. The fuel pipe plastic retaining tabs mounted on the fuel pump may fail and possibly result in a fuel leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and install a new securing bracket made of steel to hold the fuel pipes in place. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pipe plastic retaining tabs mounted on the fuel pump may fail and possibly result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PUMP MOUNTED PIPE RETAINING TABS MAY FAIL Defect: The fuel pipe plastic retaining tabs mounted on the fuel pump may fail and possibly result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new securing bracket made of steel to hold the fuel pipes in place.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and install a new securing bracket made of steel to hold the fuel pipes in place.
Are You Affected?
9-3 built between 1 February 2001 and 1 February 2002 may be included. Saab estimates 7,124 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Saab, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Saab.
- Book with any franchised Saab dealer, quoting the campaign code 15018 or the DVSA reference R/2005/021. See how to get a Saab recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3Right hand front seat may not lock correctly | Urgent | R/2010/213 | |
| 9-3Handbrake may fail | Low | R/2007/170 | |
| 9-3Reduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2006/047 | |
| 9-3Rear axle hub may not be to specification | Book soon | R/2005/167 | |
| 9-3Seat belt may not retract | Urgent | R/2004/186 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2004/186 on 4 Feb 2005, for seat belt may not retract. The one launched after it was R/2005/167 on 3 Jan 2006, for rear axle hub may not be to specification. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/021, launched 4 May 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.