1997 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
1997 SAAB 900
1997 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.
1997 SAAB 900 Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V139000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected |
900 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
39313
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 23, 1998
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
39313
Model Affected
1997 SAAB 900
1997 Saab 900 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Defect Consequence:
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
39313
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
1997 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
1997 SAAB 900
1997 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.