1995 SAAB 900 RECALL - #95V068000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1993 - 9/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
4/4/1995 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/7/1995 |
| # Affected |
8,993 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; TRANSMISSION; STANDARD; MANUAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, 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 |
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1995 SAAB 900 Recall for AIR BAGS
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