Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 89V-104 · 1989 Saab 900

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 89V-104 covers 6,000 1989 Saab 900 for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,0001 model

ReportedJun 27, 1989Owners notified Jul 28, 1989

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.

The risk

HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.

What to do

The fix

DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.

SYSTEM:HEATING.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9001989

Built from August 1, 1988 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.