Saab 900 1981
Model 900 made in 1981 by Saab got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1981
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V019000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 08/01/1980 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 24705 | 06/11/1984 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 02/29/1984 | 03/09/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Poor electrical connection at the fuel gauge transmitter may result in a stoppage of the fuel pump and engine stalling. in extreme cases, fuel vapor may leak from the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The fuel gauge transmitter will be inspected and replaced, if damaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with fuel injection.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: engine stalling or leaking fuel vapors could cause asafety hazard on the road, possibly resulting in an accident or personalinjury. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V147000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 08/01/1980 to 03/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 3500 | 01/06/1982 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 12/08/1981 | 12/22/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be an insufficient permanent lubrication in the buckle/release mechanism of the type 2 seat belt assemblies. this may cause front seat occupants to have difficulty in fully fastening seat belts, although they may seem to be fully fastened. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | A special wax lubricant will be sprayed into the buckle receptacle slot to remedy defect and prevent reoccurance. this will be done without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt buckle mechanism.consequences of defect: this false feeling that the seat belt is latched canincrease the chances of injury during an accident because the tongue can popout of the latch without prior warning.note: until corrective action is taken, pull upward on the seat belt afterfastening it to check that it is securely latched. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire due to oil leak.(ohio state police report) | |||