1998 Saab 900 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 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.

• 01V222000Jul 2, 200112,036 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Saab 900 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. Most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.

  Possible consequence: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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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• 98V139000Jun 23, 199839,313 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Saab 900 1997–1998, 9000 1997–1998, 9-3 1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

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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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NHTSA investigations

• PE01018Inadvertent air bag deploymentClosed · May 24, 2001
• DP00008Defective water pump pulleyClosed · Sep 25, 2000
• SQ98023Stop sale noticeClosed · Oct 29, 1998
• SQ98018New wheel boltsClosed · Oct 9, 1998

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