Vehicle speed controlRecall 79V-206 · Saab vehicles

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 79V-206 covers 61,739 Saab vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected61,7392 models

ReportedSep 14, 1979Owners notified Nov 13, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V206000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS AMBIENT HUMIDITY AND VEHICLE PRE-CONDITIONING BY REPEATED COLD START, AND SHORT TRIP DRIVING CYCLES IN COMBINATION WITH SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES, THERE EXISTS THE POSSIBILITY FOR ICE TO FORM IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING AND TEMPORARILY IMPEDE FULL CLOSURE OF THE THROTTLE PLATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. THIS ICE BUILD-UP IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY CAUSE HESITATION IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM TO FURTHER IMPROVE PREHEATING OF INCOMING AIR IN COLD WEATHER. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE HOUSING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9001979

Saab 991975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Built from August 1, 1974 to June 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.