Recall 79V206000: 1979 Saab 900

Report received

Sep 14, 1979

Manufacturer

Saab cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

61,739vehicles

Model years

1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. This ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.

Remedy

The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. This will be done free of charge.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1979 Saab 9002 complaints