1996 Saab 900 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

• 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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• 96V077000May 3, 19961,058 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Saab 900 1996

  Reported issue: During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 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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