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1998 Saab 9000

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

the vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Saab 9000

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

the vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Saab 9000

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Saab 9000

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.

Corrective Action

the corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of abs and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.

Recall Notes

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 Saab 9000

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: improper illumination of brake lights during brake application may not signal following drivers of the operator's intent to slow or stop and could result in a vehicle collision.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify the brake light outboard lamp assemblies to meet fmvss requirements.

1994 Saab 9000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

1993 Saab 9000

Component

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

a number of brake light switches have an oval-shaped piston which can get stuck under certain conditions. other switches were mounted so that both locking tabs are not completely engaged in the mounting bracket. if one side is not engaged, the switch is misaligned with the pedal mechanism and can bind the piston movement, which can cause the brake light switch to stick in the "off" or "on" position.

Corrective Action

this results in either the brake lights remaining on constantly or the brake lights not illuminating when the brakes are applied. this results in inaccurate signals of brake operation to other vehicle operators, and could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect brake light switches. for vehicles with the oval-shaped piston and for vehicles with misaligned brake light switches, the brake light switch will be replaced.

1993 Saab 9000

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Saab 9000

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.

Corrective Action

the corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of abs and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Saab 9000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leaks may result in a fire if an ignition sourceis present.

Recall Notes

the fuel filler and fuel ventilation hoses will be replaced with new hoses. the five securing hose clamps will be replaced by a new type with a shield that prevents damage to the hose when tightened.

1993 Saab 9000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

1992 Saab 9000

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Saab 9000

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of Defect

moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.

Corrective Action

the corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of abs and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Saab 9000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leaks may result in a fire if an ignition sourceis present.

Recall Notes

the fuel filler and fuel ventilation hoses will be replaced with new hoses. the five securing hose clamps will be replaced by a new type with a shield that prevents damage to the hose when tightened.

1992 Saab 9000

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

1991 Saab 9000

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

improper assembly could cause the ball of the gear selector arm not to be properly fixed to the socket on the end of the gear selector cable; gear selector arm could separate from the gear selector cable at the ball socket joint.

Corrective Action

the gear position could not be selected or determinedusing the selector lever; car could be started in gear other than park orneutral, resulting in sudden unexpected vehicle movement.

Recall Notes

properly seat gear selector arm ball in the selector cable socket and secure by a lock ring inside the socket.

1990 Saab 9000

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.

Corrective Action

this could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Recall Notes

add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

1989 Saab 9000

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.

Corrective Action

this could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Recall Notes

add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

1989 Saab 9000

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit.

Corrective Action

this could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident.

Recall Notes

change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing.

1989 Saab 9000

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

fuel filter may not meet the specification concerning leakage criteria due to low temperature during the gluing process.

Corrective Action

fuel filter may leak creating a potential fire hazard.

Recall Notes

replace fuel filter.

1988 Saab 9000

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.

Corrective Action

this could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Recall Notes

add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

1988 Saab 9000

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit.

Corrective Action

this could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident.

Recall Notes

change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing.

1988 Saab 9000

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip.

Corrective Action

if the chain gets caught the throttle could be preventedfrom returning to fully closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.

Recall Notes

a plastic cap will be installed over the vacuum regulator clip to cover the openings.

1987 Saab 9000

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.

Corrective Action

this could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Recall Notes

add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

1986 Saab 9000

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

the wiring harness may chafe against the windshield wiper motor bracket. consequence of defect: if a short circuit develops, it could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

affix two rubber strips to the vertical edges of the windshield wiper motor bracket.

1986 Saab 9000

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.

Corrective Action

this could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Recall Notes

add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.