Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 96V-008 · 1995 Saab 900

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 96V-008 covers 8,988 1995 Saab 900 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 1996.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,9881 model

ReportedJan 23, 1996Owners notified Feb 10, 1996

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V008000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

The risk

IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.

SYSTEM: STEERING; COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN VALMET, FINLAND. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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 9001995

Built from March 1, 1994 to July 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.