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Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 83V-068 · Saab vehicles

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 83V-068 covers 12,096 Saab vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1983.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected12,0962 models
ReportedJul 14, 1983Owners notified Aug 29, 1983
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK UP COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, OWNER SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSIONOIL IS KEPT AT AN ADEQUATE LEVEL. IF THE OIL LEVEL SINKS TOO LOW, THEDIFFERENTIAL MAY BEGIN TO WHINE AND IT MAY BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TOCHANGE GEARS.

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, 1980
Saab 991978

Built from October 1, 1977 to June 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. TRANSMISSION LOCKUPEA83007 · closed Jul 7, 1983
    NHTSA