Recalls › 83V068000

NHTSA recall 83V068000

Power train › Automatic transmission

Saab 900 and 1 more

Reported Jul 14, 198312,096 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Built Oct 1, 1977 – Jun 1, 1980

The defect

A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. Transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.

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Vehicles in this recall

Saab 900
19791980
Saab 99
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust pipe bracket attachment.consequences of defect: transmission lock up could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: until the problem IS corrected, owner should ensure that the transmissionoil IS kept at an adequate level. If the oil level sinks too low, thedifferential may begin to whine and it may become increasingly difficult tochange gears.