SAAB9000
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1986 SAAB 9000 recalls

There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.

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Most-mentioned components
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · 1
Campaign 90V001000

Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

Feb 11, 1990
Summary

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.

Risk

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.

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Campaign 86V143000

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

Mar 10, 1988
Summary

THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.

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