Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V173000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-11-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V173000

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

Component
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
70,000
Reported to NHTSA
1988-11-01
Owners notified
1989-01-18

Defect description

WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
SAAB 9001988 1987

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.