Saab 900 1996 - Vehicle speed control - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
97V046000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	V (Vehicle)	52500	05/05/1997	MFR	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	03/21/1997	03/25/1997
Defect Summary	Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Consequence Summary	This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.
Notes	Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 1, 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/21/1996		1	10/01/1996
	Upon shifting from reverse to drive gear, vehicle suddenly accelerated resulting in an accident.
10/21/1996		1	10/01/1996
	A sudden acceleration was experienced, upon placing transmission into drive position, complete braking and steering was lost as a result. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES

	Owner received recall notice, contacted manufacturer and was told they had to take the vehicle to south carolina to have the recall repair work done. recall #97v046000. *ak