Rack and pinion: rackRecall 71V-198 · 1971 Saab 99
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 71V-198 covers 1,221 1971 Saab 99 for a rack and pinion: rack problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V198000 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.
POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING RACK BALL JOINTS WERE IMPROPERLY HEA T TREATED.LACKOF TREATMENT COULD CAUSE LOOSE STEERING AFTERPERIOD OF USE.EXCESSIVE WEARON RACK BALL JOINTS COULD POSS IBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTI NG AND REPLACING PARTS WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.