1995 SAAB 900 Recalls (7)

Campaign:: 94V226000 on 11/28/1994
Component:: Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:: 02/28/1994 - 09/30/1994
Affected:: 10,584
Defect:: One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
Consequence:: This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.
Correction:: Both front seat backs will be inspected with the use of a hook to pull back the seat back upholstery. for any seat with missing welds, the seat back frame/recliner will be replaced.
Notes:: System: interior systems; seat; bucket; seat back.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact saab at1-800-955-9007. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 95V068000 on 04/03/1995
Component:: Power train:manual transmission
Manufactured:: 07/31/1993 - 08/31/1994
Affected:: 8,993
Defect:: It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.
Consequence:: If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Dealers will replace transmission linkage components and complete a specially developed service adjustment procedure that will ensure that when the shift is moved to the reverse position, the reverse gear is actually engaged.
Notes:: System: powertrain; transmission; standard; manual.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 95V066000 on 04/03/1995
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:: 06/30/1994 - 11/30/1994
Affected:: 5,383
Defect:: Upon startup, a voltage drop to the engine control module can cause a malfunction where engine speed fluctuates from 600 to 3,000 rpm for up to 30 seconds before normal engine idle of 900 rpm.
Consequence:: Unexpected movement of the vehicle may cause the driver to lose control and increase the potential of a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Dealers will install a new revised electronic control module.
Notes:: System: electrical; ignition; electronic control unit.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bosch "motronic 2.10.3" engine control system and secondary air injection.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:: 96V008000 on 01/24/1996
Component:: Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:: 02/28/1994 - 06/30/1995
Affected:: 8,988
Defect:: The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.
Consequence:: If misaligned, an aluminum connecting piece can fail due to fatigue, resulting in a loss of steering control and an accident.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the steering column alignment to ensure that no misalignment exists. if a misalignment is found, the dealer will replace the steering column assembly as a unit.
Notes:: System: steering; column.vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles manufactured in valmet, finland. 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.
Campaign:: 97V046000 on 03/24/1997
Component:: Vehicle speed control
Affected:: 52,500
Defect:: Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Campaign:: 98V038000 on 02/26/1998
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:: 09/05/1993 - 12/20/1997
Affected:: 92,505
Defect:: 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:: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Correction:: 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).
Campaign:: 02V308000 on 11/18/2002
Component:: Air bags
Manufactured:: 01/11/1994 - 04/27/1995
Affected:: 20,476
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) is designed to sense and discriminate frontal impact events, command air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployments in a timely manner, and perform continuous diagnostics of the air bag system in the vehicle. due to the possible insufficient sealing of the bottom of an electrolyte capacitor, it is possible for it to leak electrolyte within the air bag ecu. also, in high humidity environments, the operation of the vehicle air conditioner can cause rapid cooling of the ecu, which in turn may cause the formation of condensation with the unit.
Consequence:: If this moisture comes into contact with the electrolyte from the capacitor, it forms a highly conductive material that could create an electrical short circuit. this electrical short could trigger the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Correction:: Dealers will install a new air bag ecu. owner notification began april 4, 2003. 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.
Notes:: Saab recall no. 15012.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1995 SAAB 900 TSBs (49)

Bulletin:: 12/940529
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: seal on gear selector shaft may leak. *tw
Bulletin:: 05/950579
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: correcting complaint o exhaust vibration caused by broken catalyst support bracket. *tw
Bulletin:: 05/950581
Component:: 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:: new windshield washer nozzles have been developed that provide adjustability to the washer stream. *tw
Bulletin:: DET914995
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: improved cylinder blocks. *tw
Bulletin:: CAMP406
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: it has been determined that a number of 1994 900 5-door models and 1995 900 convertible models equipped with v6 engines the belt tensioner may not be properly aligned. as a result, the belt could break or jump off the tensioner, causing e
Bulletin:: 06/950590
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: noise from the right-hand a-pillar area may be caused by a bracket coming in contact with either the inner fender or firewall. *tw
Bulletin:: 10/950629
Component:: 180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:: service kit has been developed to address a customer compliant of engine vibration in drive at idle. affects 1994095 900 models with 4 cylinder engines and automatic transmission.
Bulletin:: 12/950653
Component:: 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:: replacing camshaft drive belt and water pump. *sd
Bulletin:: 11/95381
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: low oil level message on saab information display. *sd
Bulletin:: 10/950619
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: correcting a customer complaint of a rattling noise from the synchromesh sleeves. *sd
Bulletin:: 10/960716
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: Improving top stack operation by installing new style fifth bow latch motor racks. *tw
Bulletin:: 210
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Cylinder head bolt tightening torque. *jd
Bulletin:: 870
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Electronic antifrost thermostat. *jd
Bulletin:: 811
Component:: 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:: Addressing complaint of water leaks from area around door mirror. *jd
Bulletin:: 100
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: New essential special tool: terminal repair kit. *jd
Bulletin:: 211
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Temperature sending units for replacement cylinder heads for vehicles with 4 cylinder engine. *jd
Bulletin:: 524
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Pedal raising kit. *jd
Bulletin:: 01/970731
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Adjustment of bearing tension. *tw
Bulletin:: 3911902
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: A customer complaint concerning battery, discharging through light switch in luggage compartment. *yc
Bulletin:: 8111923
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: On vehicles up to and including vin w7008292 there is a new spare part for tonneau cover drive unit. *tt
Bulletin:: 7311821
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Experiencing noise from front assembly, fault diagnosis hints. *yc
Bulletin:: 8111923ED2
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: M95 vehicles up to and including vin w7008292 have a new spare part for soft top ( tonneau ) cover drive unit. *yc
Bulletin:: 3671771
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Concerns when antenna fails to go up / down completely on vehicles within v2037949 and v7010251. *yc
Bulletin:: 8521878
Component:: 221200 seats:front assembly:recliner
Summary:: Subject regarding front seat backrest difficult to tip forward. *yc
Bulletin:: 641
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Complaints regarding noisy or hard to operate telescopic steering action. *yc
Bulletin:: 980728870
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Addressing customer complaints of noisy a/c. *yc
Bulletin:: 231
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Addressing engine noise complaints. *yc
Bulletin:: 440
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Remanufactured aisin aw transmission, no reverse and / or erratic shifts. *yc
Bulletin:: 4322024
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Improved bush and gear linkage. *yc
Bulletin:: 3719008ED2
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Information on deleting daytime running lights at customer' request. *yc
Bulletin:: 850
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Srs (airbag) diagnostic trouble codes missing from workshop information. *yc
Bulletin:: 3632027
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: Concerns with nuts on rear window and windshield wiper arms come loose. *yc
Bulletin:: 3512028
Component:: 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:: Concerns with loose seal around front direction indictors. *yc
Bulletin:: 3832062
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Service information describing fault diagnosis of remote control function for anit-theft alarm. *yc
Bulletin:: 870
Component:: 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:: Technical service broadcast on correct installation of fan speed controller. *tt
Bulletin:: 383
Component:: 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:: Technical service / warranty broadcast for preparing alarm ecm for warranty return. *tt
Bulletin:: 8111988
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: On some vehicles, the soft top (tonneau) cover latches may not open fully or fast enough when the soft top cover is being opened. *tt
Bulletin:: 3512028
Component:: 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:: Some customers may complain that the seal around the front direction indicators / light cluster can come loose. *tt
Bulletin:: 2601803ED2
Component:: 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:: Service information on aging coolant hose. *tt
Bulletin:: 3811932
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information on addressing customer complaint of low oil level. *tt
Bulletin:: 3719008ED2
Component:: 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:: Information on deleting daytime running lights at customer' request. *tt
Bulletin:: 3911902
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Customer may complain of battery, discharging through light switch in luggage compartment. *tt
Bulletin:: 8542143
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Addressing concerns with various types of noises heard from the a/c system. *tt
Bulletin:: 831
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Notification to stop performing procedure outlined in si-831-1823 to address a complaint of rear doors dufficult to open from outside on models up to w2019950. *tt
Bulletin:: 8112099
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: Concerns with cracks in soft top cover foil strip. *tt
Bulletin:: 8112156
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Some vehicles may exhibit irritating road and wind noise penetrating into the cabin through the cover at the top of the b-pillar. *tt
Bulletin:: 8111984
Component:: 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:: Information on replacing connecting tab on electrically heated rear window. *tt
Bulletin:: 8111711
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Service information regarding poor adhesion between rear window and top fabric. *tt
Bulletin:: 850
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Subject regarding replacement of srs wiring harness. *tt

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