1995 Saab 900 recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 23, 1996. It covers about 8,988 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,988
- reported
- Jan 23, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 10, 1996
- related complaints
- 2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.
- Risk
- If misaligned, an aluminum connecting piece can fail due to fatigue, resulting in a loss of steering control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column alignment to ensure that no misalignment exists. If a misalignment is found, the dealer will replace the steering column assembly as a unit.
Recall number 96V008000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 96V008000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Saab 900 steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 96V008000, reported on January 23, 1996, covers about 8,988 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V008000?
Dealers will inspect the steering column alignment to ensure that no misalignment exists. If a misalignment is found, the dealer will replace the steering column assembly as a unit.
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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