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1978 SAAB 99 RECALL - #83V068000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1978 SAAB 99
Manufacturer SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufactured between 10/1/1977 - 6/1/1980
Recalled on 8/10/1983
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 8/29/1983
# Affected 12,096
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 
Description A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK UP COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, OWNER SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSIONOIL IS KEPT AT AN ADEQUATE LEVEL. IF THE OIL LEVEL SINKS TOO LOW, THEDIFFERENTIAL MAY BEGIN TO WHINE AND IT MAY BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TOCHANGE GEARS.
See also 1978 SAAB 99 Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER

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1978 SAAB 99 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL

1978 SAAB 99 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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