1995 SAAB 900 RECALL - #02V308000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND PERFORM CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE BOTTOM OF AN ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO LEAK ELECTROLYTE WITHIN THE AIR BAG ECU. ALSO, IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS, THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE RAPID COOLING OF THE ECU, WHICH IN TURN MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF CONDENSATION WITH THE UNIT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1995 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/12/1994 - 4/28/1995 |
| Recalled on |
11/19/2002 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/4/2003 |
| # Affected |
20,476 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND PERFORM CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE BOTTOM OF AN ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO LEAK ELECTROLYTE WITHIN THE AIR BAG ECU. ALSO, IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS, THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE RAPID COOLING OF THE ECU, WHICH IN TURN MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF CONDENSATION WITH THE UNIT. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS MOISTURE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTE FROM THE CAPACITOR, IT FORMS A HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL THAT COULD CREATE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD TRIGGER THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. 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. |
| Notes |
SAAB RECALL NO. 15012.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| 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 POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 19, 2001 - 140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SRS WIRING HARNESS. *TT
Jun 27, 2000 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING POOR ADHESION BETWEEN REAR WINDOW AND TOP FABRIC. *TT
Apr 19, 2000 - 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CONNECTING TAB ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOW. *TT
Nov 23, 1999 - 160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IRRITATING ROAD AND WIND NOISE PENETRATING INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE COVER AT THE TOP OF THE B-PILLAR. *TT
Nov 23, 1999 - 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONCERNS WITH CRACKS IN SOFT TOP COVER FOIL STRIP. *TT
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