1994 SAAB 9000

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5 Recalls for 1994 SAAB 9000

Recall Date Component Summary
1999-05-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND CAUSE CORROSION ON PORTIONS OF THE ECM PRINTER CIRCUIT BOARDS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ECM. IF THERE IS NO INDICATION OF MOISTURE, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE ECM. IF THERE IS INDICATION OF MOISTURE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ECM AND INSTALL A COVER OVER THE NEW ECM.

1995-03-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

MOISTURE CAN FOLLOW THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND ENTER THE PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AND MALFUNCTION OF THE SWITCH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE ABS PRESSURE SWITCH TERMINALS FOR CORROSION AND INSTALL A SHRINK HOSE TO THE WIRING HARNESS TO AVOID MOISTURE ENTERING THE CONNECTION. PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH CORRODED CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.

1994-07-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

DURING LOW ENERGY FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CAN CONTACT THE METAL TUBING PORTION OF THE COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY; AND/OR THE HOSE ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK AND LEAK OIL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE TURBOCHARGER.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS.

1994-05-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

ONE OF THE BULBS IN EACH OF THE BRAKE LIGHT LOWER OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WIRED, RESULTING IN IMPROPER TAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE LIGHT OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES TO MEET FMVSS REQUIREMENTS.

1999-05-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND CAUSE CORROSION ON PORTIONS OF THE ECM PRINTER CIRCUIT BOARDS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ECM. IF THERE IS NO INDICATION OF MOISTURE, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE ECM. IF THERE IS INDICATION OF MOISTURE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ECM AND INSTALL A COVER OVER THE NEW ECM.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1994 SAAB 9000

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19 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1994 SAAB 9000

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Date Component  
1995-06-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 485372
1995-06-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 485372
1995-06-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 485372
1995-06-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ODI Number: 485372
1995-06-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 485372
1994-10-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 474767
2012-08-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10472903
2009-08-12 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10280239
2007-10-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10207583
2007-06-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 10194130
2004-11-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10101108
2002-08-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 8017273
2002-08-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 8017193
1995-03-24 TIRES
ODI Number: 962512
1998-01-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 820291
1999-12-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 715679
1999-01-30 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 702734
2001-01-22 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 559083
1998-07-10 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 537570
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1 Investigations for 1994 SAAB 9000

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1998-04-22 1998-05-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

15 Service Alerts for 1994 SAAB 9000

Date Description
1997-02-04 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TEMPERATURE SENDING UNITS FOR REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEADS FOR VEHICLES WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. *JD

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1997-02-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NEW ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOL: TERMINAL REPAIR KIT. *JD

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1997-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE. *JD

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2001-09-25 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE WIRING HARNESS REPAIR KIT. *TT

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1998-05-27 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. *YC

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1995-03-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CORRECTING COMPLAINTS OF POOR DEFOGGING ON REAR WINDOW. *TW

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1998-11-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SERVICE INFORMATION ON WIRING HARNESS REPAIR KIT. *YC

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1995-10-01 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH PLATE. *SD

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1995-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE SYNCHROMESH SLEEVES. *SD

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1995-11-01 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT REVERSE GEAR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE OR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN IN REVERSE. *SD

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1995-06-01 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

CAMPAIGN 418 – IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A NUMBER OR 1994 AND 1995 9000 MODELS THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE MAIN FUSE BOX CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE FUSE BOX AND AIR DUCT IN PLACE POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCU

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1994-12-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

AIR INJECTION PUMP MAY GENERATE AN UNUSUAL NOISE DUE TO HOSE CLAMP RESTING AGAINST THE AIR SHIELD. *TW

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1994-12-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SEAL ON GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT MAY LEAK. *TW

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1997-01-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW

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1998-11-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC

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