1979 SAAB 900 RECALL - #79V099000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
THE HEADLAMP RELAY MAY FAIL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM (OR VICE VERSA) WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMPS MAY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1978 - 1/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/4/1979 |
| # Affected |
3,500 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH |
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| Description |
THE HEADLAMP RELAY MAY FAIL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM (OR VICE VERSA) WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMPS MAY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HEADLAMP RELAY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF, OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT SEETHE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT SEE THE ROAD. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULDRESULT. |
| See also |
1979 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1979 SAAB 900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1979 SAAB 900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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