1988 Saab 900

1988 Saab 900 Recalls

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1988 Saab 900 Recalls

1988 SAAB 900 Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V149000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 07, 1988

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 3000
Model Affected
1988 SAAB 900

1988 Saab 900 Defect Summary:
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Defect Consequence:
IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.

Remedy:
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3000

Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
1988 SAAB 900 Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V173000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 01, 1988

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 70000
Model Affected
1988 SAAB 900

1988 Saab 900 Defect Summary:
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy:
INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
70000

Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.