Saab 900 1979

Model 900 made in 1979 by Saab got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and exterior lighting.

900 year 1979

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1979

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
79V230000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	from 08/01/1978 to 07/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	2912	01/31/1980	MFR	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	10/19/1979	12/13/1979
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; battery cable.consequences of defect: degradation of the insulation may result in the vehiclebeing disabled. a fire may also ignite in the engine compartment, causingvehicle damage and injury to vehicle passengers.note: owner is advised to frequently inspect the battery case, starter harness,and starter cable (particularly between the fender well clamp and the starter)for signs of melting. vehicle should also not be used for trailer towing priorto repair.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
79V099000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	from 06/01/1978 to 01/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	3500	05/04/1979	MFR	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	04/17/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The headlamp relay may fail in such a way as to cause the headlamps to fail to switch from low to high beam (or vice versa) when the control switch is operated. also, the headlamps may shut off intermittently or completely.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the headlamp relay, without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; high/low beam dimmer.consequences of defect: if the headlamps shut off, other drivers may not seethe vehicle and the driver may not see the road. a vehicle accident couldresult.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
83V068000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	from 10/01/1977 to 06/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	12096	08/29/1983	ODI	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	07/14/1983	08/10/1983
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust pipe bracket attachment.consequences of defect: transmission lock up could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: until the problem is corrected, owner should ensure that the transmissionoil is kept at an adequate level. if the oil level sinks too low, thedifferential may begin to whine and it may become increasingly difficult tochange gears.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
79V206000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	from 08/01/1974 to 06/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	61739	11/13/1979	MFR	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	09/14/1979	12/12/1979
Defect Summary	Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. this ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. this will be done free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle housing.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
08/12/1982		1	04/01/1981
	This is important: the rt pass seat belt did not hold my wife in a head on crash, and somebody removed the car from salvage yard quickly, inc co and yard owner did not know who took it before investigation could be made on belt failure..suspect saab had it picked up in 7 days after accident...wonder if this is a pattern where thay tried to hide wreck from investigation?
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
01/01/1997		6
	Consumer found fractures in rear arm of the lower control arm, indicating fatigue with age.