Wiring: front underhoodRecall 85V-036 · 1984 Saab 900

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 85V-036 covers 11,659 1984 Saab 900 for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected11,6591 model

ReportedApr 2, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLE.

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 9001984

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