Recalls for 1988 Saab 9000

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Posted on: 1990-01-16
Description
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.

Consequence
This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

Corrective Action
Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

Notes
System: electrical.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1988-04-12
Description
The ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip.

Consequence
If the chain gets caught the throttle could be preventedfrom returning to fully closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.

Corrective Action
A plastic cap will be installed over the vacuum regulator clip to cover the openings.

Notes
System: cruise conrol.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1989-11-28
Description
The routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit.

Consequence
This could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident.

Corrective Action
Change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing.

Notes
System: hydraulic brake lines / throttle cablevehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.