Saab 95 Recall R/2008/188: Fuel May Leak: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 4,383
- vehicles in the UK
- 15025
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 95 vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 8 December 2008. Fuel may leak from the return hose because it is not to specification and will age/crack prematurely. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may leak from the return hose because it is not to specification and will age/crack prematurely. In the worst case fire may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK - FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Fuel may leak from the return hose because it is not to specification and will age/crack prematurely. In the worst case fire may occur. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return hose.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return hose.
Are You Affected?
95 built between 1 January 2006 and 8 December 2008 may be included. Saab estimates 4,383 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 15025 or the DVSA reference R/2008/188. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95Steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/214 | |
| 93, 95Detachable tow bar may become insecure | Low | R/2003/005 | |
| 900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbar | Low | R/2002/093 | |
| 9-3Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail | Urgent | R/2005/021 | |
| 900Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s) | Urgent | R/2003/057 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2007/170 on 17 Dec 2007, for handbrake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/213 on 3 Dec 2010, for right hand front seat may not lock correctly. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/188, launched 26 January 2009. 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.