1998 Saab 900 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Saab 900, covering 143,854 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. Most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 01V222000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the 1998 Saab 900 recalls
How do I check if my 1998 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 1998 Saab 900 have?
3, covering air bags, equipment and exterior lighting.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1998 Saab 900?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history