1979 SAAB 900 RECALL - #79V230000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE.
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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 |
8/1/1978 - 7/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/13/1979 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/31/1980 |
| # Affected |
2,912 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "B+" CABLE (POSITIVE CABLE FROM STARTER), ADD PROTECTIVE SLEEVES OVER THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS, AND INSTALL A NEW HEAT GUARD FOR THE BATTERY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEGRADATION OF THE INSULATION MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLEBEING DISABLED. A FIRE MAY ALSO IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSINGVEHICLE DAMAGE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO FREQUENTLY INSPECT THE BATTERY CASE, STARTER HARNESS,AND STARTER CABLE (PARTICULARLY BETWEEN THE FENDER WELL CLAMP AND THE STARTER)FOR SIGNS OF MELTING. VEHICLE SHOULD ALSO NOT BE USED FOR TRAILER TOWING PRIORTO REPAIR. |
| See also |
1979 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
1979 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1979 SAAB 900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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