Saab 900 1996

• Recall 14050 [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 12899 [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 28169 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
  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."
  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.
  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.

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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 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 1996070 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Note: 5 door vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 210 - seat belt assembly anchorages. Vehicles were assembled with a non heat treated outboard attachment plate on the safety belt which could in certain circumstances deform and detach from the seat anchorage. Correction: front seat belts will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

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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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Driving smoothly at 50 mph in 1996 saab 900 se turbo, 99k miles. Engine rpm suddenly but smoothly drops to zero and stopped in a very unsafe place on the highway. Car would not re-start. Absolutely no faults of any kind occurred during the months leading up to this incident. This car's direct ignition cassette was replaced once already in jan. 2000 by the previous owner. *jb

While driving ball bearrings exploded in the lower engine. Consumer heard a loud boom. The vehicle was full of clean oil. Consumer contacted the maufacturer and the dealer. Vehicle is currently at dealer. *ak

Prior to di failure, starting impairment and misfires detected with cel. Upon failure, car would not run and steering was lost. To correct failure, new di was fitted after it was broken. Symptoms should have been reason enough to change it early. *nm

When the rear passenger door was opened front passenger side air bag deployed, and smoke entered the passenger's cabin. *ak

On april 27, 2003, my saab 900 se had an electrical failure while driving within a minute had completely destroyed the car. The "check battery" light came on along with the hazard light. My wife was driving the car in heavy traffic and just escaped the vehicle when it was engulfed in flames. The police had to call me to get the license plate number and vin, as they had melted. The car had 72,000 miles and had been checked twice in the past year. Just months before it had been completely inspected. The car was in show room condition. *jb

Odometer fraud. The advertised mileage was 55,000 but the carfax reported the mileage at 150,000 miles over a year ago. I reported it to the dealer, took back my deposit and gave back the car. They informed me they already had another buyer for the car and are still advertising it with 55,000 miles. *jb

The timing belt failed. *jb (saab 900 se)

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

While driving heard a raddling noise, had it checked out. Main front left spring had fractured. Spring replacement, 44 83-178.Contacted dealer.*ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0301 [1] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P0302 [1] Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
• P0303 [1] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
• P0304 [1] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected