1988 Saab 900 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Saab 900. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 88V173000Nov 1, 198870,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
  Covers: Saab 900 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).

  Possible consequence: This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.

  Remedy: Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.

  Full campaign details →

• 88V149000Sep 7, 19883,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: Saab 900 1988

  Reported issue: Bolts used in the attachments of the front suspension system control arms may be defective.

  Possible consequence: If more than one of the three bolts should fail, lowerfront control arm could come loose leading to loss of directional control of afront wheel.

  Remedy: Replace bolts with proper specification bolts.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• PE93102Seat back recliner failureClosed · Dec 8, 1993
• PE89008Battery cable groundingClosed · Oct 21, 1988

← All problems reported for the 1988 Saab 900