Recall 79V230000: 1979 Saab 900

Report received

Oct 19, 1979

Manufacturer

Saab cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

2,912vehicles

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

The insulation of the positive battery cable may possibly melt or become brittle due to the high temperatures which may be generated in the vicinity of the cable.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the "b+" cable (positive cable from starter), add protective sleeves over the starter wiring harness, and install a new heat guard for the battery, without charge.

Affected model years

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

• 1979 Saab 9002 complaints