1994 SAAB 900 RECALL - #97V046000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1997 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/1997 |
| # Affected |
52,500 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 1, 1997. NOTE: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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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