1983 SAAB 900 RECALL - #84V012000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST A BRAKE LINE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL WELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1982 - 2/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
2/24/1984 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/1984 |
| # Affected |
8,154 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST A BRAKE LINE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL WELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE WILL BE RELOCATED SO IT DOES NOT CHAFE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CABLE INSULATION MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND COULDRESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY RESULT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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