| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 000037500 | Incident Date: Feb, 27 2000 |
| Consumer's City: ARLINGTON | Consumer's State: VA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Model Name: 95 | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: YS3EF48Z9Y3 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 11 2000 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jan, 31 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Fuel tank is defective--fuel rushes to front of tank upon braking and thunks the entire vehicle. this stress on the fuel tank could pose a threat, such as a fuel explosion, in a crash. problem exists when tank is 1/2 to 3/4 full. saab is aware of the problem, and states that it is caused by compliance with ca emissions standards. no other manufacturers have had such problems in complying with ca emissions. i have spoken by the internet with over 10 other saab 9-5 owners who all report the same problem. this is a design defect, not an individual complaint. *ak |
