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1991 Saab 9000 recall: automatic transmission

Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 2, 1991. It covers about 250 vehicles.

vehicles affected
250
reported
Oct 2, 1991
owners notified
Jan 25, 1991
related complaints
2

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Improper assembly could cause the ball of the gear selector arm not to be properly fixed to the socket on the end of the gear selector cable; gear selector arm could separate from the gear selector cable at the ball socket joint.
Risk
The gear position could not be selected or determinedusing the selector lever; car could be started in gear other than park orneutral, resulting in sudden unexpected vehicle movement.
Remedy
Properly seat gear selector arm ball in the selector cable socket and secure by a lock ring inside the socket.

Recall number 91V002000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.

1991 Saab 9000

Questions about recall 91V002000

Is there a recall on the 1991 Saab 9000 automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 91V002000, reported on October 2, 1991, covers about 250 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 91V002000?

Properly seat gear selector arm ball in the selector cable socket and secure by a lock ring inside the socket.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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