Saab 900 1983
Model 900 made in 1983 by Saab got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V012000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 10/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 8154 | 04/06/1984 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 02/06/1984 | 02/24/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The electrical cable between the starter and the alternator may rub against a brake line that is attached to the wheel well on the left side of the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The cable connection at the alternator will be adjusted and the cable will be relocated so it does not chafe. any damage to the cable will be repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical system; battery cable.consequences of defect: the cable insulation may become damaged and couldresult in a short circuit, possibly leading to an engine compartment fire.injury to vehicle occupants may result. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/20/1998 | 07/18/1998 | ||
| Transmission shifts erraticaly and performs poorly. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control jammed, causing vehicle to accelerate at full throttle, resulting in head-on collision with tree. *ak | |||