The contact owns a 2000 Saab 9-5. there was a strong fuel odor leaking from the vehicle. The contact observed that fuel was leaking from the gas tank. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility the following day since all of the fuel leaked out of the vehicle. A mechanic advised him that recall 07V087000, fuel was related to the failure; however, his VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer also confirmed that his VIN was not a part of the recall. The current mileage was 191,535 and the failure mileage was 190,708. Updated 12/30/09. Updated 12/30/09

- Pilot Mountain, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Saab 9-5. the contact stated that the fuel line loosened from the pump and caused fuel leakage. The dealer attributed it to the tabs holding the fuel line. The fuel pump line was completely disconnected. The engine stopped while driving approximately 35 mph. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed a puddle and fumes. The vehicle was towed. The contact experienced the same failure as described in NHTSA campaign id number 07V087000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current and failure mileages were 68,690. Updated 04/23/08. Updated

- Hunt Valley, MD, USA

I was traveling North on route 93 North of boston in rush hour. Someone started flashing lights and honking at me. I pulled over (fortunately 150 feet before the breakdown lane is used as a travel lane) and smelled gas. The high-pressure fuel line had popped off the fuel tank under the access plate under the rear seat. I cleaned up the mess as much as possible, pushed the fuel line back in, let it sit for 15 minutes and then proceeded home. The white retaining clip is not broken. I don't know how the fuel line came out, but this is now the second time, it also happened October 29 to my wife and we had to have the car towed home. I added stainless wire to keep the bracket from allowing the fuel line to pop out again and ordered the bracket that Saab has to address a similar problem on the 9-3.

- Pepperell, MA, USA

Consumer Saab aero 9-5 clip hold the gas tank broke, spilling gasoline all over the car, the road and exhaust lines. ***** a clip that was holding the gas hose in place broke, which required the replacement of the entire fuel pump.

- New York, NY, USA