1987 Saab 900 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V173000
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: January 18th, 1989

Defect Summary:
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V013000
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: March 23rd, 1987

Defect Summary:
THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL MAY RUPTURE DUE TO STRESS.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE FUEL HOSE WITH NEW PREFORMED PLASTIC HOSE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ENGINE/FUEL INJECTION HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.