1994 SAAB 900 RECALL - #94V074000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DISC
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1993 - 3/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
5/3/1994 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/1994 |
| # Affected |
7,443 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; SHOE; DISC BRAKE SYSTEMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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