Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19790701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V230000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800131 | Date Received by ODI: 19791019 | Date Added to Database: 19791213 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2912 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "B+" CABLE (POSITIVE CABLE FROM STARTER), ADD PROTECTIVE SLEEVES OVER THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS, AND INSTALL A NEW HEAT GUARD FOR THE BATTERY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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