1995 SAAB 900 RECALL - #96V008000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1994 - 7/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/1996 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/10/1996 |
| # Affected |
8,988 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
| Consequences |
IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING; COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN VALMET, FINLAND. NOTE: 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for AIR BAGS
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