1988 Saab 9000 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Saab 9000. 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.

• 90V001000Nov 2, 199024,379 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Saab 9000 1986–1990

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 89V191000Nov 6, 198914,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Saab 9000 1988–1989

  Reported issue: The routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit.

  Possible consequence: This could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident.

  Remedy: Change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing.

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• 88V057000Apr 5, 19887,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Saab 9000 1988

  Reported issue: The ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip.

  Possible consequence: If the chain gets caught the throttle could be preventedfrom returning to fully closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.

  Remedy: A plastic cap will be installed over the vacuum regulator clip to cover the openings.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA95020Passenger compartment fireClosed · Jun 30, 1995
• PE95009Passenger compartment firesClosed · Feb 10, 1995
• PE88081Wire harness chafingClosed · Jul 6, 1988

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