Recall Detail

SAAB / 9000 / 1994

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 18845 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SAAB
Recalled Component Id: 000007341000012965000000085 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: 9000 Model Year: 1994
NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V067000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Manufacturer That Filed Report: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Start date of Manufacturing: Jun, 01 1991 End date of Manufacturing: May, 01 1994
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 12091
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Jul, 07 1995 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : SAAB CARS USA, INC. Report Received Date: Mar, 29 1995
Record Creation date : Apr, 04 1995 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch. Consequence Summary: The corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of abs and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the abs pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. pressure switches with corroded connectors will be replaced. Recall Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with "mk ii" anti-lock braking system (abs) brakes.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact saab 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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