The 2 problems reported are serious manufacturing defects which could easily have caused death or major injury. The traction control system failed without warning at 45 MPH in heavy traffic. It disengaged the engine from the transmission, leaving me to coast and weave through traffic to the shoulder. The clutch failed without warning at a stop sign. Had it failed a few seconds later I would have been struck broad side while crossing traffic. It failed because the clutch hose collapsed. Both of these problems are frequent, well known defects to both saab USA and the dealer. They have refused to do a recall for either.
The worst 1998 Aero Aerolite problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: travel trailers. The simultaneous use of the microwave oven and the cooktop produces negative pressure that causes the flames on the cooktop to reverse. This could result in damage to the burner head, possibly resulting in extinguishing the flame. If the flame is extinguished, liquid propane (lp) gas could leak into the trailer.
- Risk
- The presence of lp gas in the trailer could result in asphyxiation of persons present in the trailer or possibly an explosion in the event that the lp gas is ignited by a spark.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a drop-in burner box kit which will eliminate the negative pressure when the microwave oven and the cooktop are used simultaneously.
Recall number 98V013000 · Recall details
What 1998 Aero Aerolite owners say
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Stove burner valve doesn't turn off from the front burner, heat is still coming out of the stove burner when turning the unit off.
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Is the 1998 Aero Aerolite reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Aero Aerolite, fewer than a typical Aerolite model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Aero Aerolite?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Aero Aerolite have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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