Electrical system: wiringRecall 84V-012 · 1983 Saab 900

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 84V-012 covers 8,154 1983 Saab 900 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,1541 model

ReportedFeb 6, 1984Owners notified Apr 6, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST A BRAKE LINE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL WELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

The fix

THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE WILL BE RELOCATED SO IT DOES NOT CHAFE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CABLE INSULATION MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND COULDRESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY RESULT.

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 9001983

Built from October 1, 1982 to February 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.