Recall Detail

SAAB / 9000 / 1993

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 18737 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SAAB
Recalled Component Id: 000007081000012964000000228 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: 9000 Model Year: 1993
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V108000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Manufacturer That Filed Report: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Start date of Manufacturing: Jun, 01 1992 End date of Manufacturing: Jun, 01 1993
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 9747
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Aug, 25 1994 Recall Initiator: ODI
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : SAAB CARS USA, INC. Report Received Date: Jun, 09 1994
Record Creation date : Jun, 22 1994 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : A number of brake light switches have an oval-shaped piston which can get stuck under certain conditions. other switches were mounted so that both locking tabs are not completely engaged in the mounting bracket. if one side is not engaged, the switch is misaligned with the pedal mechanism and can bind the piston movement, which can cause the brake light switch to stick in the "off" or "on" position. Consequence Summary: This results in either the brake lights remaining on constantly or the brake lights not illuminating when the brakes are applied. this results in inaccurate signals of brake operation to other vehicle operators, and could result in an accident.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will inspect brake light switches. for vehicles with the oval-shaped piston and for vehicles with misaligned brake light switches, the brake light switch will be replaced. Recall Notes: System: lighting; switch; button; ring; brake lights.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact saab service center at 1-800-955-9007. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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