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 - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 10/14/2004 | 2 | ||
| The headlight assembly for the right side marker has fallen out twice in 13 months.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| The turn signal remains on after turning. yh | |||