1996 SAAB 900 RECALL - #98V038000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/6/1993 - 12/21/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/1998 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/1998 |
| # Affected |
92,505 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 SAAB 900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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