1992 SAAB 9000 RECALL - #94V126000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 SAAB 9000 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1991 - 5/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
7/13/1994 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/25/1994 |
| # Affected |
12,040 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
OIL LEAKING ON THESE HOT ENGINE SURFACES CAN IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICULAR FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE OIL COOLERS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECTS OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SAAB SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1992 SAAB 9000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1992 SAAB 9000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1992 SAAB 9000 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Mar 16, 1999 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC
Jul 24, 1997 - 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW
Apr 25, 1996 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REPLACEMENT OF A/C HOSE. *SD
Nov 01, 1995 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO INSTALL AN EXTRA SWITCH THAT WILL ALLOW THE TCS FUNCTION TO BE DISENGAGED ON 1992-1994 9000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TW
Nov 01, 1995 - 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CORRECTING COMPLAINTS OF POOR DEFOGGING ON REAR WINDOW. *TW
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