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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V038000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 09/06/1993 to 12/21/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 92505 | 06/15/1998 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 02/24/1998 | 02/27/1998 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. if an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 15, 1998.owners who do not receive the free instructions and labels within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3719008ED2 | 11/01/1998 | 602974 | Information on deleting daytime running lights at customer' request. *yc | 01/22/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3719008ED2 | 11/01/1998 | 607546 | Information on deleting daytime running lights at customer' request. *tt | 09/28/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| 3512028 | 09/01/1998 | 607534 | Some customers may complain that the seal around the front direction indicators / light cluster can come loose. *tt | 09/28/1999 | |
| 3512028 | 09/01/1998 | 603361 | Concerns with loose seal around front direction indictors. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Daytime running lights failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 2 | 07/22/1995 | |
| Brakes light portions of the taillight melt and deform. while the optics of the taillight lens is degraded there is also internal deformation that makes it impossible to remove and replace the bulb, when it burn out. the deformation of the lens causes it to be nearer to the heat of the bulb causing continued deformation. ultimately the lens will contact the bulb and probably cause it to break. when the bulb burns out or break the entire taillight assembly will have to be replaced. all due to design flaw that manifests itself whenever the brake lights are on for an extended period of time. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| Daytime running lights operate at full illumination, causing bulbs to burn out excessively. | |||
| 08/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Right headlight failed. *aw | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/26/1999 | |||
| While driving at night headlight switch button broke, fell apart, causing complete headlight failure, and resulting in poor visibility. consumer has contacted the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear light failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 9732 | 29 | 07/01/1995 |
| Timing belt on 1995 saab broke destroying the engine. *ts there was a coolant leak, the sun visor fell off, the battery went dead, the molding was peeling, the srs lights flashed, there was an air valve problem, center muffler rotted and leaked, the water pump leaked, the driver's side turn signal was inoperative, the parking lamp had gone out, there was no heat, no air and no freon in the system, the remote was inoperative, there was a slow leak in the system, the rear muffler bracket had broken, the cd player was inoperative, the exhaust hanger had broken, the water tray gasket leaked, there was a battery remote problem, there was a parasitic current draw, the glove box would not open and the engine completely destroyed. the exhaust system, engine belts, main drive belt, muffler, water pump, flex pipe, compressor, tires, front pads and rotors, valve, air valve, head light, spark plugs, engine filters, de ice switch, evaporator core, brake light, battery, and spark plugs were all replaced. *sc | |||