Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V143000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-10-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V143000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

Component: Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 9,590
Reported to NHTSA: 1986-10-27
Owners notified: 1986-12-08

Defect description

THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

Model	Years on record
SAAB 9000	1986

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.