Saab 900 recalls
There are 14 safety recalls on record for the Saab 900, covering 273,360 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Saab 900 recalls by model year
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Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) is designed to sense and discriminate frontal impact events, command air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployments in a timely manner, and perform continuous diagnostics of the air bag system in the vehicle. Due to the possible insufficient sealing of the bottom of an electrolyte capacitor, it is possible for it to leak electrolyte within the air bag ecu. Also, in high humidity environments, the operation of the vehicle air conditioner can cause rapid cooling of the ecu, which in turn may cause the formation of condensation with the unit.
- Risk
- If this moisture comes into contact with the electrolyte from the capacitor, it forms a highly conductive material that could create an electrical short circuit. This electrical short could trigger the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new air bag ecu. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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 02V308000 · Recall details
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
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
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 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.
- Risk
- If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace transmission linkage components and complete a specially developed service adjustment procedure that will ensure that when the shift is moved to the reverse position, the reverse gear is actually engaged.
Recall number 95V068000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Upon startup, a voltage drop to the engine control module can cause a malfunction where engine speed fluctuates from 600 to 3,000 RPM for up to 30 seconds before normal engine idle of 900 RPM.
- Risk
- Unexpected movement of the vehicle may cause the driver to lose control and increase the potential of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new revised electronic control module.
Recall number 95V066000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
- Risk
- This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.
- Remedy
- Both front seat backs will be inspected with the use of a hook to pull back the seat back upholstery. For any seat with missing welds, the seat back frame/recliner will be replaced.
Recall number 94V226000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- The two weld points in the rearward attachment bracket for the side impact protection beam in the rear door may be out of position. If the welds are out of position, the vehicles will not meet the requirements of fmvss 214, s5, "side door strength."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: passengers sitting in the rear seats will be subject to an increased risk of injury in the event of a side collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install support brackets at the support weld locations.
Recall number 94V174000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Two trigger springs mounted to the fore/aft adjustment lever do not develop sufficient force to properly lock the seat rails. After the seat is adjusted, this does not allow the seat rail lock to properly engage, which can cause the seat to move in a sudden stop or collision.
- Risk
- This can increase the possibility of injury to a seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove both front seats and the two springs on each seat will be replaced with new springs with proper tension to ensure proper engagement.
Recall number 94V127000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- A weld in the seat rails was not made, increasing the risk of fatigue cracks forming around the attachment bushings on the height adjustment mechanism, causing the possibility of the height adjuster breaking in a rear end collision and allowing the seat to fold backwards.
- Risk
- This can increase the risk of injury to seat occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new front seat frame rails.
Recall number 94V110000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
- What is wrong
- The original front brake discs and/or pads shields do not protect the assemblies from being coated with a layer of slush, road salt or water while driving in snow or heavy rain. This can result in a delay in braking action that increases normal stopping distance.
- Risk
- Increased stopping distance could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the original front brake shields with a new design. An additional hole will be drilled in the steering king pin housing to attach a larger cover plate. A smaller protection plate will also be attached to the existing two bolts in the hub.
Recall number 94V074000 · Recall details
Questions about the Saab 900 recalls
How do I check if my 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 Saab 900 have?
14, covering air bags, equipment and exterior lighting.
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