Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V036000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-04-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V036000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
11,659
Reported to NHTSA
1985-04-02

Defect description

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLE.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
SAAB 9001984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.