1987 Saab 9000 Recalls
S Sedan
1987 Saab 9000 Recall Record
Recall ID # 90V001000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Recall Date:
NOV 02, 1990
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Description
ABRASION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD IN THE COMBINATION NEUTRAL SAFETY/BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OPERATED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR MAY CAUSE RESIDUE TO COLLECT IN ELECTRICAL AREA ON THE CIRCUIT CARD.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITHSMOKE AND POSSIBLY A FIRE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AREA.
Remedy
ADD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, INCLUDING A RELAY, TO THE BACKUP LAMP CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THAT CAN FLOW THROUGH THE COMBINATION SWITCH.
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.