'96 Saab 900 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 03, 1996 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1058
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 03, 1996
Model Affected:
1996 SAAB 900
Summary:
DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES FOR THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. ANY ASSEMBLY WITH DATE YEAR 96 WEEK 10 DAY 2 WILL BE REPLACED.
Potential Units Affected:
1058
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
FEB 24, 1998 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
92505
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 24, 1998
Model Affected:
1996 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.
Potential Units Affected:
92505
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 21, 1997 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
52500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 21, 1997
Model Affected:
1996 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.
Potential Units Affected:
52500
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.