1996 Saab 900 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Saab 900, covering 146,063 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Remedy
- Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.
Recall number 98V038000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
- Risk
- This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.
Recall number 97V046000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.
Recall number 96V077000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Saab 900 recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Saab 900 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Saab 900 have?
3, covering exterior lighting, vehicle speed control and seat belts.
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