NHTSA recall 90V001000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Saab 9000
Reported Nov 2, 199024,379 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Built Sep 1, 1985 – Dec 1, 1989
The defect
Abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.
The risk
This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.
The remedy
Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.