Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V104000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-06-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V104000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
6,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-06-27
Owners notified
1989-07-28

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.

Safety risk

HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.

Manufacturer remedy

DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.

Notes

SYSTEM:HEATING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
SAAB 9001989

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.