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3 Recalls for 1997 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. |
| 1998-06-23 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.” Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 SAAB 900
| Date | Component |
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22 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 SAAB 900
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-04 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10618672 | |||
| 2012-10-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10480158 | |||
| 2009-05-24 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10269828 | |||
| 2008-10-01 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10244078 | |||
| 2006-07-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 10162581 | |||
| 2006-02-05 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10149473 | |||
| 2005-09-09 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10135938 | |||
| 2005-05-27 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10122276 | |||
| 2005-04-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10118144 | |||
| 2004-09-17 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10091174 | |||
| 2004-03-11 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10065336 | |||
| 2003-12-12 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10050456 | |||
| 2003-01-13 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10003689 | |||
| 2000-11-20 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 875208 | |||
| 1999-02-18 |
SUSPENSION | WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 834996 | |||
| 1998-10-20 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 829182 | |||
| 2002-11-07 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 769408 | |||
| 2001-12-27 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 756093 | |||
| 2000-05-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 722651 | |||
| 1999-02-09 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 703092 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 607738 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 607738 |
2 Investigations for 1997 SAAB 900
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-25 | 2001-11-19 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |
| 1998-10-09 | 1998-10-27 | WHEELS |
30 Service Alerts for 1997 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") |
| 1997-03-03 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CD PLAYER LOCKING UP/RADIO WILL NOT POWER UP ON NEW STYLE 900 MODELS. *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") |
| 1997-09-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT ON LONG-TERM STORAGE OF HYBRID BATTERIES. *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") |
| 2016-08-26 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONCERNS WITH WEAR MARKS ON SOFT-TOP CLOTH. *TT 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") |
| 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") |
| 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 | 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") |
| 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") |
| 1998-04-01 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBJECT ON INTERIOR LIGHTING NOT WORKING SATISFACTORILY ON VEHICLES FROM VIN V2039303 TO VIN V2043433. *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") |