Control arm: lower armRecall 88V-149 · 1988 Saab 900
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 88V-149 covers 3,000 1988 Saab 900 for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
The risk
IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS.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.