1996 SAAB 900 Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V046000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 21, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
900 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
52500
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 21, 1997
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
52500
Model Affected
1996 SAAB 900
1996 Saab 900 Defect Summary:
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
Defect Consequence:
THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
52500
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
1996 SAAB 900 Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V077000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 03, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
900 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1058
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 03, 1996
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1058
Model Affected
1996 SAAB 900
1996 Saab 900 Defect Summary:
DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Defect Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES FOR THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. ANY ASSEMBLY WITH DATE YEAR 96 WEEK 10 DAY 2 WILL BE REPLACED.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1058
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
1996 SAAB 900 Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V038000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 24, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
900 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
92505
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 24, 1998
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
92505
Model Affected
1996 SAAB 900
1996 Saab 900 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Defect Consequence:
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
92505
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.