1995 Saab 900 Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1995
Saab 900 is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1995 Saab 900 and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1995 Saab 900
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $23,755 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 20 city / 29 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1995 900 Recalls
MAR 29, 1995 | Recall ID#
8021
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... More Details
MAR 29, 1995 |
900
| Recall ID#
8021
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5383 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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MAR 29, 1995 | Recall ID#
8020
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO... More Details
MAR 29, 1995 |
900
| Recall ID#
8020
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8993 |
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Summary:
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO...
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Consequence:
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.
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SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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NOV 18, 1994 | Recall ID#
8019
ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER. More Details
NOV 18, 1994 |
900
| Recall ID#
8019
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 18, 1994 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
10584 |
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Summary:
ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD.
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Remedy:
BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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JAN 23, 1996 | Recall ID#
8018
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. More Details
JAN 23, 1996 |
900
| Recall ID#
8018
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 23, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8988 |
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Summary:
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
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Consequence:
IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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FEB 24, 1998 | Recall ID#
8017
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE... More Details
FEB 24, 1998 |
900
| Recall ID#
8017
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 24, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
92505 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE...
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Consequence:
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.
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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.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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MAR 21, 1997 | Recall ID#
8016
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. More Details
MAR 21, 1997 |
900
| Recall ID#
8016
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 21, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
52500 |
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Summary:
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
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Consequence:
THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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NOV 14, 2002 | Recall ID#
8015
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG... More Details
NOV 14, 2002 |
900
| Recall ID#
8015
| Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 14, 2002 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
20476 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG...
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Consequence:
IF THIS MOISTURE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTE FROM THE CAPACITOR, IT FORMS A HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL THAT COULD CREATE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD TRIGGER THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 15012
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