Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940301 - 19950701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V008000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960210 | Date Received by ODI: 19960123 | Date Added to Database: 19960125 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8988 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
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Consequence:
IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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