Vehicle speed controlRecall 88V-057 · 1988 Saab 9000
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 88V-057 covers 7,000 1988 Saab 9000 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BALL CHAIN BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM REGULATOR AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY CATCH ON THE VACUUM REGULATOR ATTACHMENT CLIP.
The risk
IF THE CHAIN GETS CAUGHT THE THROTTLE COULD BE PREVENTEDFROM RETURNING TO FULLY CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
The fix
A PLASTIC CAP WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE VACUUM REGULATOR CLIP TO COVER THE OPENINGS.
SYSTEM: CRUISE CONROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.