SAAB900
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup
1988 SAAB 900 recalls
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as SAAB 900.
Most-mentioned components
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · 1
Campaign 88V149000
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Jul 9, 1988
Summary
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Risk
IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.
Remedy
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REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
Campaign 88V173000
Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash
Jan 11, 1988
Summary
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
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