Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-191 · 1988–1989 Saab 9000
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 89V-191 covers 14,000 1988–1989 Saab 9000 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ROUTING OF THE THROTTLE KICKDOWN CABLE COULD ALLOW CHAFING TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE CABLE AND ANY ONE OF THREE STEEL BRAKE FLUID LINES NEAR THE VALVE BLOCK OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE UNIT.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE; THUS, THE BRAKECIRCUIT SUPPLIED BY THAT LINE WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN DECREASEDBRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CHANGE CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO PREVENT CHAFING.
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES / THROTTLE CABLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.