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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V174000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 09/01/1993 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 9814 | 12/15/1994 | OVSC | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 09/14/1994 | 09/22/1994 | 571 | 214 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The two weld points in the rearward attachment bracket for the side impact protection beam in the rear door may be out of position. if the welds are out of position, the vehicles will not meet the requirements of fmvss 214, s5, side door strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: passengers sitting in the rear seats will be subject to an increased risk of injury in the event of a side collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install support brackets at the support weld locations. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; door assembly; frame and panel.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 834 | 08/29/1997 | 604135 | Information on how to operate outside rear door handles. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| 831 | 06/03/1999 | 608082 | Notification to stop performing procedure outlined in si-831-1823 to address a complaint of rear doors dufficult to open from outside on models up to w2019950. *tt | 11/02/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/27/1994 | 31 | 03/31/1994 | |
| The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem. the engine overheating and brake problems. *bf the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid. *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/27/1994 | 31 | 03/31/1994 | |
| The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem. the engine overheating and brake problems. *bf the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid. *sc | |||