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NHTSA recall 96V008000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Saab 900

Reported Jan 23, 19968,988 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Built Mar 1, 1994 – Jul 1, 1995

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Saab 900
1995

Notes

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.