Recall 90V001000: 1986–1990 Saab 9000

Report received

Nov 2, 1990

Manufacturer

Saab cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

24,379vehicles

Model years

1986–1990

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

Abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.

Possible consequence

This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Remedy

Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Saab 90003 complaints
• 1987 Saab 90005 complaints
• 1988 Saab 900012 complaints
• 1989 Saab 900014 complaints
• 1990 Saab 90007 complaints