Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Manufacturer
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 223
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1990-07-23
- Owners notified
- 1990-08-01
Defect description
RETAINING CLIP FOR LINK BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE PUSHROD MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF.
Safety risk
BOLT MAY FALL OFF ASSEMBLY, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OFSERVICE BRAKES WITH NO WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
INSTALL NEW DESIGN LINK BOLT AND SPLIT PIN TO PREVENT CLIP FROM LOOSENING.