1997 Saab 900 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Saab 900, covering 184,318 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
Recall number 98V139000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the 1997 Saab 900 recalls
How do I check if my 1997 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 1997 Saab 900 have?
3, covering equipment, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control.
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