Column locking: anti-theft deviceRecall 71V-008 · 1970 Saab 97
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 71V-008 covers 300 1970 Saab 97 for a column locking: anti-theft device problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V008000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SAAB CAMPAIGN NO 7070.POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING COLUMN LOCK- OUT DEVICE MAYBECOME PREMATURELY ENGAGED.LOCKING STEERING M ECHANISM AND CAUSING LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REP LACING STEERING SHAFT WITH NEWLY DESIGNEDSHAFT.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.