SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-03-29.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V066000
Electrical system: ignition: module
Component
Electrical system: ignition: module
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
5,383
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-29
Owners notified
1995-07-07
Defect description
UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.
Safety risk
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH "MOTRONIC 2.10.3" ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND SECONDARY AIR INJECTION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.