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Saab 900 recalls

NHTSA has issued 26 recalls covering the Saab 900. A recall repair is always free, however old the car is.

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Recalls apply to specific build ranges, so a recall listed here may or may not cover your particular vehicle. NHTSA's free VIN lookup is the authority: nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 02V308000 14 Nov 2002

AIR BAGS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND PERFORM CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE BOTTOM OF AN ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO LEAK ELECTROLYTE WITHIN THE AIR BAG ECU. ALSO, IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS, THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE RAPID COOLING OF THE ECU, WHICH IN TURN MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF CONDENSATION WITH THE UNIT.

Risk: IF THIS MOISTURE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTE FROM THE CAPACITOR, IT FORMS A HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL THAT COULD CREATE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD TRIGGER THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

1998 Saab 900 Campaign 01V222000 2 Jul 2001

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MOST OF THESE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN COOLER, DRY WEATHER, AND HAVE GENERALLY INCLUDED DUSTING OR WIPING OF THE DASHBOARD, STARTING THE CAR, OR CLOSING THE DOOR.

Risk: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE GROUNDING STRAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

1997 Saab 900 Campaign 98V139000 23 Jun 1998

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Risk: 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.

1998 Saab 900 Campaign 98V139000 23 Jun 1998

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Risk: 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.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 98V038000 24 Feb 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Risk: 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.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 98V038000 24 Feb 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Risk: 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.

1996 Saab 900 Campaign 98V038000 24 Feb 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Risk: 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.

1997 Saab 900 Campaign 98V038000 24 Feb 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Risk: 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.

1998 Saab 900 Campaign 98V038000 24 Feb 1998

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Risk: 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.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 97V046000 21 Mar 1997

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Risk: 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.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 97V046000 21 Mar 1997

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Risk: 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.

1996 Saab 900 Campaign 97V046000 21 Mar 1997

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Risk: 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.

1997 Saab 900 Campaign 97V046000 21 Mar 1997

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Risk: 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.

1996 Saab 900 Campaign 96V077000 3 May 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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."

Risk: 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.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 96V008000 23 Jan 1996

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Risk: IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 95V068000 29 Mar 1995

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.

Risk: IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 95V066000 29 Mar 1995

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.

Risk: UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 95V068000 29 Mar 1995

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.

Risk: IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.

1995 Saab 900 Campaign 94V226000 18 Nov 1994

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.

Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD.

Remedy: BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 94V226000 18 Nov 1994

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.

Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD.

Remedy: BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 94V174000 14 Sep 1994

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

THE TWO WELD POINTS IN THE REARWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION BEAM IN THE REAR DOOR MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. IF THE WELDS ARE OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLES WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 214, S5, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH."

Risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE REAR SEATS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE COLLISION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE SUPPORT WELD LOCATIONS.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 94V127000 8 Jul 1994

SEATS

TWO TRIGGER SPRINGS MOUNTED TO THE FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DO NOT DEVELOP SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PROPERLY LOCK THE SEAT RAILS. AFTER THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED, THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEAT RAIL LOCK TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO MOVE IN A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.

Risk: THIS CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE BOTH FRONT SEATS AND THE TWO SPRINGS ON EACH SEAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW SPRINGS WITH PROPER TENSION TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 94V110000 13 Jun 1994

SEATS

A WELD IN THE SEAT RAILS WAS NOT MADE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FATIGUE CRACKS FORMING AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BUSHINGS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER BREAKING IN A REAR END COLLISION AND ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FOLD BACKWARDS.

Risk: THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT FRAME RAILS.

1994 Saab 900 Campaign 94V074000 16 Apr 1994

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND/OR PADS SHIELDS DO NOT PROTECT THE ASSEMBLIES FROM BEING COATED WITH A LAYER OF SLUSH, ROAD SALT OR WATER WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKING ACTION THAT INCREASES NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.

Risk: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE SHIELDS WITH A NEW DESIGN. AN ADDITIONAL HOLE WILL BE DRILLED IN THE STEERING KING PIN HOUSING TO ATTACH A LARGER COVER PLATE. A SMALLER PROTECTION PLATE WILL ALSO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING TWO BOLTS IN THE HUB.

1989 Saab 900 Campaign 89V104000 27 Jun 1989

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.

Risk: HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.

Remedy: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.

1989 Saab 900 Campaign 88V185000 28 Nov 1988

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.

Risk: FUEL FILTER MAY LEAK CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILTER.

Saab 900 recalls in Canada

Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.

1995 Saab 900 Recall 2002212 15 Nov 2002 940 units in Canada

Airbag

On certain vehicles, an electrical short within the airbag electronic control unit may cause inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and seat belt pretensioners. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag electronic control unit (ECU). Note: parts will not be available until April 2003.

1998 Saab 900 Recall 2001191 3 Jul 2001 236 units in Canada

Airbag

Certain passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create significant enough charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment during triggering events. Most of these triggering events have occurred in cooler, dry weather and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door. Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury. Correction: Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap

1995 Saab 900 Recall 1998163 20 Aug 1998 4,340 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE SECTION TITLED "HEADLAMP AIMING" WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSERT A PAGE SUPPLEMENT IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HEADLAMP AIMING.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1998163 20 Aug 1998 4,340 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE SECTION TITLED "HEADLAMP AIMING" WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSERT A PAGE SUPPLEMENT IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HEADLAMP AIMING.

1996 Saab 900 Recall 1998163 20 Aug 1998 4,340 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE SECTION TITLED "HEADLAMP AIMING" WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSERT A PAGE SUPPLEMENT IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HEADLAMP AIMING.

1997 Saab 900 Recall 1998163 20 Aug 1998 4,340 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE SECTION TITLED "HEADLAMP AIMING" WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSERT A PAGE SUPPLEMENT IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HEADLAMP AIMING.

1998 Saab 900 Recall 1998163 20 Aug 1998 4,340 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE SECTION TITLED "HEADLAMP AIMING" WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSERT A PAGE SUPPLEMENT IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HEADLAMP AIMING.

1995 Saab 900 Recall 1997099 9 May 1997 2,454 units in Canada

Engine

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHINGS IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY CORRODE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: ZINC-COATED THROTTLE LEVER BUSHING IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1997099 9 May 1997 2,454 units in Canada

Engine

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHINGS IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY CORRODE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: ZINC-COATED THROTTLE LEVER BUSHING IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

1996 Saab 900 Recall 1997099 9 May 1997 2,454 units in Canada

Engine

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHINGS IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY CORRODE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: ZINC-COATED THROTTLE LEVER BUSHING IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

1997 Saab 900 Recall 1997099 9 May 1997 2,454 units in Canada

Engine

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES. THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHINGS IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY CORRODE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: ZINC-COATED THROTTLE LEVER BUSHING IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

1996 Saab 900 Recall 1996070 7 May 1996 30 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

NOTE: 5 DOOR VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NON HEAT TREATED OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE ON THE SAFETY BELT WHICH COULD IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES DEFORM AND DETACH FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. CORRECTION: FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

1995 Saab 900 Recall 1996046 18 Mar 1996 192 units in Canada

Steering

On certain Saab 900 convertible, the steering column shaft may have been misaligned at the time of installation. This misalignment could cause a fatigue failure in one section of the shaft, with a subsequent loss of steering control. Correction: dealers will inspect and/or replace the steering column assembly.

1995 Saab 900 Recall 1995159 5 Sep 1995 287 units in Canada

Engine

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES AND BOSCH MOTRONIC 2.10.3 ENGINE CONTROL MODULES. DEFECT: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AN INTERNAL VOLTAGE DROP CAN RESULT IN AN INTERMITTENT FLUCTUATING IDLE. THIS UP-DOWN IDLING MAY OCCUR DURING THE FIRST 10-30 SECONDS AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE WITH A WARM ENGINE. CORRECTION: AFFECTED ENGINE CONTROL MODULES WILL BE REPLACED.

1995 Saab 900 Recall 1995136 21 Jul 1995 575 units in Canada

Powertrain

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION INCLUDES 1995 SAAB 900 CONVERTIBLES. DEFECT: IT IS POSSIBLE UNDER CERTAIN PARKING CONDITIONS TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTALLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE SHIFT LEVER. IF THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE CAR ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION. CORRECTION: TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SHIFT LINKAGE WILL BE ADJUSTED.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1995136 21 Jul 1995 575 units in Canada

Powertrain

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION INCLUDES 1995 SAAB 900 CONVERTIBLES. DEFECT: IT IS POSSIBLE UNDER CERTAIN PARKING CONDITIONS TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTALLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE SHIFT LEVER. IF THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE CAR ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION. CORRECTION: TWO WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SHIFT LINKAGE WILL BE ADJUSTED.

1995 Saab 900 Recall 1995028 16 Feb 1995 671 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

NOTE: 1994-95 3 AND 5 DOOR MODELS AND 1995 CONVERTIBLES. THE SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS THAT JOIN THE SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS IF THE VEHICLE IS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. SUDDEN FAILURE OF A DRIVER SEAT BACK COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1995028 16 Feb 1995 671 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

NOTE: 1994-95 3 AND 5 DOOR MODELS AND 1995 CONVERTIBLES. THE SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY BE MISSING ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS THAT JOIN THE SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS IF THE VEHICLE IS IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. SUDDEN FAILURE OF A DRIVER SEAT BACK COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1994127 8 Aug 1994 69 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles equipped with manually adjusted front seats, it is possible that the two (2) trigger springs mounted to the fore/aft adjustment lever on both front seats cannot develop sufficient force to properly lock the seat rails. This could result in the seat moving in the event of a collision. Correction: faulty springs will be replaced with ones with the appropriate trigger spring force.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1994121 29 Jul 1994 187 units in Canada

Seats And Restraints

THERE IS A RISK OF FATIGUE CRACKS AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BUSHINGS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING MECHANISM IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER COULD BREAK AND ALLOW THE SEAT TO FOLD DOWN REARWARD. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT RAILS, ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, WITH NEW ONES.

1994 Saab 900 Recall 1994105 3 Jun 1994 405 units in Canada

Brakes

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND/OR PADS CAN BE COATED WITH A LAYER OF SLUSH, ROAD SALT OR WATER WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN. THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT DELAY IN BRAKING ACTION THAT INCREASES THE NORMAL BRAKING DISTANCE. CORRECTION: THE FRONT BRAKE SHIELDS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES OF A NEW DESIGN TO IMPROVE THE PROTECTION OF THE INNER BRAKE PADS AND DISCS.

1989 Saab 900 Recall 1989103 21 Jul 1989 336 units in Canada

Heater And Defroster

A REVERSE ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICRO SWITCH COULD OCCUR. THIS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM FAN RESISTOR, CREATING THE RISK OF FIRE. CORRECTION: A WIRE CABLE WILL BE DISCONNECTED TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE FAN RESISTOR.

1988 Saab 900 Recall 1989008 17 Jan 1989 1,765 units in Canada

Electrical

THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND ALSO, IN THE 1988 VEHICLES, AGAINST A CARPET SUPPORT. IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS THERE IS A RISK OF SMOKE OR POSSIBLY FIRE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: FOUR RUBBER STRIPS WILL BE AFFIXED TO EDGES IN CRITICAL LOCATIONS AND THE MAIN HARNESS UNDER THE DASHBOARD WILL AT SOME LOCATIONS, BE COVERED BY A PLASTIC HOSE.

1987 Saab 900 Recall 1989008 17 Jan 1989 1,765 units in Canada

Electrical

THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND ALSO, IN THE 1988 VEHICLES, AGAINST A CARPET SUPPORT. IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS THERE IS A RISK OF SMOKE OR POSSIBLY FIRE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: FOUR RUBBER STRIPS WILL BE AFFIXED TO EDGES IN CRITICAL LOCATIONS AND THE MAIN HARNESS UNDER THE DASHBOARD WILL AT SOME LOCATIONS, BE COVERED BY A PLASTIC HOSE.

1986 Saab 900 Recall 1987024 17 Feb 1987 255 units in Canada

Fuel System

On certain Saab 900S and 900 turbo, the fuel hose between the pressure regulator and the injector fuel rail may rupture due to stress resulting in a fuel leak and possible fire. Correction: A new plastic fuel hose with an outer casing of rubber will be installed.

1987 Saab 900 Recall 1987024 17 Feb 1987 255 units in Canada

Fuel System

On certain Saab 900S and 900 turbo, the fuel hose between the pressure regulator and the injector fuel rail may rupture due to stress resulting in a fuel leak and possible fire. Correction: A new plastic fuel hose with an outer casing of rubber will be installed.

1985 Saab 900 Recall 1985060 14 May 1985 269 units in Canada

THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE LOCATED BETWEEN THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL AND THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY RUPTURE. THE HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT OF ITS CORRECT POSITION WHEN BEING TIGHTENED DURING FINAL VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. A SHARP BEND OR TWIST IN THE HOSE NEAR ONE OF ITS END FITTINGS COULD LEAD TO HOSE RUPTURE WITH FUEL LEAKAGE CREATING A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. 16 VALVE TURBO VEHICLES.

1984 Saab 900 Recall 1985045 23 Apr 1985 385 units in Canada

THE ALTERNATOR TO STARTER CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPART- MENT. RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION CREATING A RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

1981 Saab 900 Recall 1984039 19 Mar 1984 993 units in Canada

POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHEREBY THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY STOP AND ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNRELIABLE CURRENT FEED THROUGH THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER CONNECTIONS.

1982 Saab 900 Recall 1984039 19 Mar 1984 993 units in Canada

POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHEREBY THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY STOP AND ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNRELIABLE CURRENT FEED THROUGH THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER CONNECTIONS.

1983 Saab 900 Recall 1984028 27 Feb 1984 253 units in Canada

THE ALTERNATOR TO STARTER CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION THROUGH CHAFING, CREATING A RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

1981 Saab 900 Recall 1981114 7 Dec 1981 420 units in Canada

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES,OCCUPANTS MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY ENGAGING THE LOCKING TONGUE IN THE LATCH WHEN PUTTING THE BELT ON.

1979 Saab 900 Recall 1979178 29 Oct 1979 1,527 units in Canada

EXCEPT TURBO MODELS. IN CERTAIN EXTREME WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS,THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING. THIS MAY IMPEDE FULL CLOSURE OF THE THROTTLE PLATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED

1979 Saab 900 Recall 1979071 20 Apr 1979 33 units in Canada

A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT RELAY CAN CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE HEADLIGHTS MAY SHUT OFF.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.