NHTSA recall 89V104000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 89V104000 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Reported | 1989-06-27 |
| Owners notified | 1989-07-28 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 6000 |
What is wrong
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.
What can happen
HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.
The remedy
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.
Notes
SYSTEM:HEATING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.
| 1989 SAAB 900 | Built 1988-08-01 to 1989-01-01. |
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