1995 Saab 900 Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1995 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.

• 02V308000Nov 14, 200220,476 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Saab 900 1995

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 98V038000Feb 24, 199892,505 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Saab 900 1994–1998

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 97V046000Mar 21, 199752,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Saab 900 1994–1997

  Reported issue: Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 96V008000Jan 23, 19968,988 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
  Covers: Saab 900 1995

  Reported issue: The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 95V066000Mar 29, 19955,383 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Module
  Covers: Saab 900 1995

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 95V068000Mar 29, 19958,993 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Saab 900 1994–1995

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 94V226000Nov 18, 199410,584 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Saab 900 1994–1995

  Reported issue: One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP00008Defective water pump pulleyClosed · Sep 25, 2000
• SQ98018New wheel boltsClosed · Oct 9, 1998

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