1996 SAAB 900 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
96V077000 on 05/07/1996
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 03/31/1996
Affected:
1,058
Defect:
During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. this does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.
Notes:
System: interior; seat and shoulder belts and belt anchor; fmvss no. 209 and 210. vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owner notification is expected to begin may 15, 1996. 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).

1996 SAAB 900 TSBs (45)

Bulletin:
11/9525
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
adjustment of catalytic converter heat shield. *sd
Bulletin:
10/950626
Component:
032200 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning
Summary:
new 900 test brake lights message. *sd
Bulletin:
10/950621
Component:
151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
Summary:
safety belt with lockable belt tongue. *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:
200
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Diagnosing dtc's in on-board diagnostics systems (obd ii). *jd
Bulletin:
524
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Pedal raising kit. *jd
Bulletin:
01/970732
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Loosening rear window rubber molding. *tw
Bulletin:
01/970731
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Adjustment of bearing tension. *tw
Bulletin:
200
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may experience a check engine light coming on during normal driving. *tt
Bulletin:
3911902
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
A customer complaint concerning battery, discharging through light switch in luggage compartment. *yc
Bulletin:
8111924
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Vehicles with vin w7007622 may experience noise when operating the soft-top, alternatively cracks in the rear window. *yc
Bulletin:
7311821
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing noise from front assembly, fault diagnosis hints. *yc
Bulletin:
870
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Diagnosing customer complaints that may be caused by the anti-frost switch on vehicles with vin t2037750 and t7010027. *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:
1011903ED2
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Procedures for repair and updating of isat. *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:
200
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Technical service broadcast on diagnosing codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304. *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:
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:
731
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Concerns with clunking / snapping noise heard while turning steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
850
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding replacement of srs wiring harness. *tt

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