Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V046000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970505 | Date Received by ODI: 19970321 | Date Added to Database: 19970325 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. |
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Consequence:
THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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