NHTSA recall 88V173000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V173000 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Reported | 1988-11-01 |
| Owners notified | 1989-01-18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Units potentially affected | 70000 |
What is wrong
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
The remedy
INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1987 SAAB 900 | Built 1986-08-01 to 1988-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 SAAB 900 | Built 1986-08-01 to 1988-06-01. |
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