1997 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 1997
Saab 900 is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1997 Saab 900 and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1997 Saab 900
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $26,470 | 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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1997 900 Recalls
FEB 24, 1998 | Recall ID#
18053
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#
18053
| 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#
18052
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. More Details
MAR 21, 1997 |
900
| Recall ID#
18052
| 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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JUN 23, 1998 | Recall ID#
18051
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS... More Details
JUN 23, 1998 |
900
| Recall ID#
18051
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
900 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
39313 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS...
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
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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.
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Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
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