Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19771001 - 19800601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V068000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19830829 | Date Received by ODI: 19830714 | Date Added to Database: 19830810 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12096 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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