Saab 1994–1997 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled March 21, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V046000 · Saab
Hazard
THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
Units
52,500 units
Description
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
Product
Saab 900
Manufacturer(s)
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →