Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switchRecall 79V-099 · 1979 Saab 900

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 79V-099 covers 3,500 1979 Saab 900 for a headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,5001 model

ReportedApr 17, 1979Owners notified May 4, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HEADLAMP RELAY MAY FAIL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM (OR VICE VERSA) WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMPS MAY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HEADLAMP RELAY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF, OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT SEETHE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT SEE THE ROAD. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9001979

Built from June 1, 1978 to January 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.