Wiring: interior/under dashRecall 88V-173 · 1987–1988 Saab 900
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 88V-173 covers 70,000 1987–1988 Saab 900 for a wiring: interior/under dash problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
The fix
INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.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.