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1996 SAAB 900
3 Recalls for 1996 SAAB 900
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-21 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT. |
| 1998-02-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM. |
| 1996-05-03 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES” AND NO. 210, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.” Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES FOR THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. ANY ASSEMBLY WITH DATE YEAR 96 WEEK 10 DAY 2 WILL BE REPLACED. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 SAAB 900
| Date | Component |
|---|
64 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 SAAB 900
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 10141798 | |||
| 2005-09-04 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10135288 | |||
| 2005-07-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 10130620 | |||
| 2004-12-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10103134 | |||
| 2003-10-10 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10042730 | |||
| 2003-04-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10016693 | |||
| 2003-03-26 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10011091 | |||
| 2003-03-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10011829 | |||
| 2002-08-14 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 8016343 | |||
| 2002-05-03 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8009085 | |||
| 2002-05-02 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8009011 | |||
| 1996-07-18 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 987036 | |||
| 1996-01-22 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 977978 | |||
| 2001-06-12 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 890255 | |||
| 2001-05-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 888235 | |||
| 2000-10-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 873699 | |||
| 1999-08-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 844456 | |||
| 1999-09-15 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 845539 | |||
| 1998-09-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 827745 | |||
| 1998-04-28 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 822848 | |||
| 1997-06-20 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 813351 | |||
| 1997-10-16 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 817159 | |||
| 1997-01-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 807075 | |||
| 1996-10-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 803818 | |||
| 1999-02-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
ODI Number: 781982 | |||
| 2002-09-05 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 766724 | |||
| 2002-07-08 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 763930 | |||
| 2002-03-18 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 759497 | |||
| 2002-02-10 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 758034 | |||
| 2001-01-10 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 739164 | |||
| 2000-12-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 737809 | |||
| 2000-04-25 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 721932 | |||
| 1999-06-09 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 707369 | |||
| 1998-07-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 605231 | |||
| 1997-08-28 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 603963 | |||
| 1997-08-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 603963 | |||
| 1997-09-08 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 603820 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 604451 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 604451 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 604451 | |||
| 1997-10-27 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 604451 | |||
| 1997-04-21 |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 603155 | |||
| 1997-04-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 603155 | |||
| 1997-04-21 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 603155 | |||
| 1997-04-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 603126 | |||
| 2000-09-21 |
POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 555074 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1999-08-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 547823 | |||
| 1998-09-14 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 539979 | |||
| 1998-01-23 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 528803 | |||
| 1997-03-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 515533 | |||
| 1997-02-19 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 514945 | |||
| 1997-02-19 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 514945 | |||
| 1996-08-14 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 507382 | |||
| 1996-08-09 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 507247 | |||
| 1996-08-09 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 507247 |
2 Investigations for 1996 SAAB 900
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-09 | 1998-10-27 | WHEELS | |
| 2000-09-25 | 2001-11-19 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
35 Service Alerts for 1996 SAAB 900
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOL: TERMINAL REPAIR KIT. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ADDRESSING COMPLAINT OF WATER LEAKS FROM AREA AROUND DOOR MIRROR. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRONIC ANTIFROST THERMOSTAT. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-03 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NOTIFICATION TO STOP PERFORMING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN SI-831-1823 TO ADDRESS A COMPLAINT OF REAR DOORS DUFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE ON MODELS UP TO W2019950. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
CONCERNS WITH LOOSE SEAL AROUND FRONT DIRECTION INDICTORS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-29 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON DIAGNOSING CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-13 | 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON CORRECT INSTALLATION OF FAN SPEED CONTROLLER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INFORMATION ON DELETING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AT CUSTOMER’ REQUEST. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PROCEDURES FOR REPAIR AND UPDATING OF ISAT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED BUSH AND GEAR LINKAGE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
IMPROVING TOP STACK OPERATION BY INSTALLING NEW STYLE FIFTH BOW LATCH MOTOR RACKS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BATTERY, DISCHARGING THROUGH LIGHT SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION ON DELETING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AT CUSTOMER’ REQUEST. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF LOW OIL LEVEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS / LIGHT CLUSTER CAN COME LOOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-10-01 | 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SAFETY BELT WITH LOCKABLE BELT TONGUE. *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-10-01 | 032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
NEW 900 TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE. *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-11-01 | 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ADJUSTMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD. *SD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-13 | 140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SRS WIRING HARNESS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-31 | 020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH CLUNKING / SNAPPING NOISE HEARD WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-13 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
DIAGNOSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE ANTI-FROST SWITCH ON VEHICLES WITH VIN T2037750 AND T7010027. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING NOISE FROM FRONT ASSEMBLY, FAULT DIAGNOSIS HINTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-01 | 160000 STRUCTURE
VEHICLES WITH VIN W7007622 MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE SOFT-TOP, ALTERNATIVELY CRACKS IN THE REAR WINDOW. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING BATTERY, DISCHARGING THROUGH LIGHT SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-04 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
LOOSENING REAR WINDOW RUBBER MOLDING. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-01 | 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CONNECTING TAB ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOW. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-04 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REMANUFACTURED AISIN AW TRANSMISSION, NO REVERSE AND / OR ERRATIC SHIFTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-02-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SOFT TOP (TONNEAU) COVER LATCHES MAY NOT OPEN FULLY OR FAST ENOUGH WHEN THE SOFT TOP COVER IS BEING OPENED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBING FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION FOR ANIT-THEFT ALARM. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-03 | 140000 AIR BAGS
SRS (AIRBAG) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MISSING FROM WORKSHOP INFORMATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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