Saab 900-se-convertible 1995

• Recall 60285 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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).

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• Recall 14048 [USA]: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
  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."
  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.
  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).

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• Recall 12897 [USA]: 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.
  Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
  dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.
  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.

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• Recall 15616 [USA]: If misaligned, an aluminum connecting piece can fail due to fatigue, resulting in a loss of steering control and an accident.
  The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 16596 [USA]: If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 18844 [USA]: Unexpected movement of the vehicle may cause the driver to lose control and increase the potential of a vehicle accident.
  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.
  dealers will install a new revised electronic control module.
  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.

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• Recall 17496 [USA]: This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.
  One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall R/1997/024 [UK]: Possibility of the throttle binding
  Binding of the throttle lever may occur due to the possibility of white corrosion.
  the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the zinc coated bushing in the throttle lever with a nickel coated version.

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• Recall R/1996/019 [UK]: Misalignment of steering column
  The steering column may have been misaligned during assembly. This could cause fatigue in the column and result in loss of steering control.
  recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the steering column. Where misalignment is found the steering column assembly will be replaced.

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• Recall R/1996/061 [UK]: Specification of seat belt tongue
  The tongue at the end of the seat belt has not been hardened to the correct specification.
  recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the seat belt assembly.

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• Recall 2002212 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, an electrical short within the airbag electronic control unit may cause inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and seat belt pretensioners. Correction: dealers will replace the airbag electronic control unit (ecu). Note: parts will not be available until april 2003.

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• Recall 1998163 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 108 - lighting system and retroreflective devices. The section titled "headlamp aiming" was omitted from the owner's manual. Correction: dealers will insert a page supplement in the owner's manual containing the instructions on headlamp aiming.

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• Recall 1997099 [Canada]: Engine
  Note: vehicles with 4-cylinder engines. The zinc-coated throttle control lever bushings in the throttle housing may corrode, causing the throttle lever to bind. This could result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the accelerator pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control. Correction: zinc-coated throttle lever bushing in the throttle housing will be replaced with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

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• Recall 1996046 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain saab 900 convertible, the steering column shaft may have been misaligned at the time of installation. This misalignment could cause a fatigue failure in one section of the shaft, with a subsequent loss of steering control. Correction: dealers will inspect and/or replace the steering column assembly.

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• Recall 1995028 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Note: 1994-95 3 and 5 door models and 1995 convertibles. The seat assemblies may be missing one or more of the arc welds that join the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat back frame. This could result in the seat back falling backwards if the vehicle is impacted from the rear. Sudden failure of a driver seat back could occur without prior warning and cause the driver to lose control, resulting in a possible crash. Correction: seat backs will be inspected and replaced if required.

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• Recall 1995136 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Note: vehicles equipped with manual transmission includes 1995 saab 900 convertibles. Defect: it is possible under certain parking conditions to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidentally disengage reverse by striking the shift lever. If the hand brake is not applied, it is possible to have the car roll from its original parked position. Correction: two washers will be replaced and the shift linkage will be adjusted.

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• Recall 1995159 [Canada]: Engine
  Note: vehicles with 2.3l engines and bosch motronic 2.10.3 engine control modules. Defect: it is possible that an internal voltage drop can result in an intermittent fluctuating idle. This up-down idling may occur during the first 10-30 seconds after restarting the vehicle with a warm engine. Correction: affected engine control modules will be replaced.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Defective water pump pulley investigation # DP00008

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• New wheel bolts investigation # SQ98018

  Saab issued a tsb informing dealers about a new wheel mounting bolt.If the issue is loosening of the lug nut, this could lead to bolt fatigue and the potential for a wheel separation.
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 saab 900s convertible. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop when she noticed fumes coming from the under the hood. Minutes later, the air bags suddenly deployed inadvertently and without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 saab 900s. The contact heard an abnormal noise from the seat belt and immediately, the seat belt failed to restrain the contact. The dealer advised that the seat belt retractor assembly had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,785 and the current mileage was 161,292. Updated 11/03/10 *bf updated 11/04/10*jb

1995 saab 900 left front coil spring broken. The bottom half of a turn broke off at a shallow angle some time ago. The broken off section stayed in the ring around the strut and made a loud thin metal rattle. It sounded like something important was about to fall off. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 saab 900. The contact stated that it is possible to move the shift lever into reverse while the key is removed from the ignition and the transmission is still in neutral. He can also accidentally disengage the reverse gear by striking the gear lever. The dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 95v068000 (power train:manual transmission); therefore, they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 130,000. Updated 10-30-08 *bf the consumer stated the gear box was bad. Updated 10/31/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 saab 900 convertible. While the contact was sitting in the vehicle with the engine running, the passenger side air bag suddenly deployed. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 saab 900. The contact stated that when the reverse gear is engaged, the transmission shifts out of gear. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop to have the gear repaired, but the mechanic was unable to remedy the failure. The contact found recall # 95v068000 (power train:manual transmission). The manufacturer stated that his vin is not covered by the recall and they could not help. The contact is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 151,000. The consumer stated received a ticket and summons for parking on the sidewalk, the consumer stated the car behind him tapped his car and the vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled onto the sidewalk. The consumer provided a copy of the recall pertaining to his defect, however the dealer stated the vin number does not apply to the recall. Updated 07/18/07 *tr

Consumer was driving and timing chain snapped causing the immediate loss of power and control of vehicle. Contacted saab usa at 1-800-955-9007 and spoke with supervisor lemont. Consumer was informed that saab does not cover costs involved in replacement of timing chain but only for the belt at very specific mileage points as to the history of widespread breakage and safety problems and subsequent costly damage to engines. *nm

We were driving on i-680, here in omaha, when we suddenly lost power. Everything went dark for a second and then started up again. A few seconds later it did it again, this time we did not regain power and had to pull off the road. The odd thing is that, although we had no ability to accelerate, no lights and seemingly no power at all, we still luckily had power steering so we were able to pull of the interstate safely. I shut the ignition off and re-started the vehicle. We were not far from home and we did not have further instances like this until we got there. We were both very scared but glad that the power loss did not cause an accident. *jb

On july 22, 2005 i was driving my '95 saab on the a1 motorway in united kingdom. I was using the cruise control at 70 mph (posted speed limit) i had never used the cruise control in this vehicle before. (manual transmission) the incident happened during rush hour heading toward london. As i had to slow down, i had absolutely no brakes! I never had any issue with the brakes prior. Depressing the brake pedal did not disengage the cruise control and i was heading toward the rear end of a car at 70 mph. I quickly swerved to the left lane, then off the road to avoid hitting vehicles and causing a multi-car pile up and potentially many deaths. I flew off the road, through a 5" steel sign post and rolled several times in a field. Amazingly, i was only bruised and battered, but of course the car is totaled. This is a potential serious defect! Even if the car is 10 years old, if there is some type of corrosion that happens to cause a failure of brakes to disengage the cruise control, many lives will be lost. Ironically, it was saab engineering that allowed me to walk out of the vehicle, while at the same time caused the accident. Police and witnesses were on scene who saw my brake lights come on, yet not slow down. As i said, the brakes were fine and i can only assume this had something to do with the cruise control. The car will be inspected by uk's vosa. Please advise. Thank you charles earhart. *jb