1978 Saab 99
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Saab 99. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1978 Saab 99. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator IS released. This ice build-up in…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. This will be done free of charge.
Insufficient clearance may exist between the fuel tank vent tube and vehicle floorpan where the tube projects through an access hole into the tool compartment under the trunk floor. Should the tube contact the lower edge of this opening, it could become damaged and fail at the point where it IS soldered to the fuel tank. Fuel leakage could result…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will enlarge the access hole in the floorpan to ensure proper clearance. If the vent tube IS damaged, it will be repaired.
Insufficient clearance between the air/fuel mixing regulator and the throttle housing could allow the decel solenoid link arm on the throttle to contact the mixing regulator under certain extreme driving conditions. This would cause the engine to rock to the left on its mounting. Fully depressing the accelerator while making a sharp right turn at moderate…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the link arm with a modified one to ensure sufficient clearance to the mixing regulator under all driving conditions. The position of the decel solenoid may also be readjusted if found necessary.
There IS a possibility that the webbing near the metal tongue of the left half of the center rear seat belt may have been improperly sewn together.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the center rear seat belt and, if necessary, replace it.
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