Saab 99 1979
Model 99 made in 1979 by Saab got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1979
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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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
79V206000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 08/01/1974 to 06/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 61739 | 11/13/1979 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 09/14/1979 | 12/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. this ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. this will be done free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle housing.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result. |