1988 SAAB 900 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
88V149000 on 09/19/1988
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
05/31/1988 - 07/31/1988
Affected:
3,000
Defect:
Bolts used in the attachments of the front suspension system control arms may be defective.
Consequence:
If more than one of the three bolts should fail, lowerfront control arm could come loose leading to loss of directional control of afront wheel.
Correction:
Replace bolts with proper specification bolts.
Notes:
System: front suspension control arm bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
88V173000 on 11/16/1988
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Manufactured:
07/31/1986 - 05/31/1988
Affected:
70,000
Defect:
Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).
Consequence:
This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.
Correction:
Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.
Notes:
System: electrical/wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.

1988 SAAB 900 TSB

Bulletin:
234
Component:
071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:
Information on installing larger fuel system non-return valves. *tt

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