12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 79V-230 · 1979 Saab 900
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 79V-230 covers 2,912 1979 Saab 900 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V230000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "B+" CABLE (POSITIVE CABLE FROM STARTER), ADD PROTECTIVE SLEEVES OVER THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS, AND INSTALL A NEW HEAT GUARD FOR THE BATTERY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEGRADATION OF THE INSULATION MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLEBEING DISABLED. A FIRE MAY ALSO IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSINGVEHICLE DAMAGE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO FREQUENTLY INSPECT THE BATTERY CASE, STARTER HARNESS,AND STARTER CABLE (PARTICULARLY BETWEEN THE FENDER WELL CLAMP AND THE STARTER)FOR SIGNS OF MELTING. VEHICLE SHOULD ALSO NOT BE USED FOR TRAILER TOWING PRIORTO REPAIR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.