1996 SAAB 900 RECALL - #97V046000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1997 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/1997 |
| # Affected |
52,500 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 1, 1997. 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 |
1996 SAAB 900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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