| Recall Date: |
FEB 24, 1998 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Units Affected: |
92505
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 24, 1998
Model Affected:
1997 SAAB 900
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."
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.
Units Affected:
92505
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 1998 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Units Affected: |
39313
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 23, 1998
Model Affected:
1997 SAAB 900
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."
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.
Units Affected:
39313
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 21, 1997 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Units Affected: |
52500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 21, 1997
Model Affected:
1997 SAAB 900
Summary:
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
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.
Units Affected:
52500
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.