1987 SAAB 900

2 recalls — 12 complaints

88V173000 Nov 1, 1988
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).
Remedy: INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
70,000 vehicles affected
87V013000 Feb 10, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL MAY RUPTURE DUE TO STRESS.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL HOSE WITH NEW PREFORMED PLASTIC HOSE.
15,446 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Sep 2, 2003
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT Sep 2, 2003
MY 1987 SAAB 900 CAUGHTON FIRE WITH ME IN IT. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST SAAB BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. I NEED HELP. THANK YOU.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Jan 17, 2001
THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON FAILURE ON SAAB 900 CARS, WELL KNOWN TO DEALERS AND THE FACTORY AS WELL AS THE TSN BULLETIN BOARD WHICH HAS BEEN UP SINCE 1988. [WWW.SAABNET.COM] THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REINFORCED LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUT HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR EITHER THE PART OR INSTALLATION THEREOF. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL Mar 7, 1996
REPLACED FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Mar 7, 1996
HEAT SHIELD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Mar 7, 1996
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED DUE TO A BRITTLE FRACTURE WITHIN THE SURFACE. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL Mar 7, 1996
REPLACED FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Mar 7, 1996
HEAT SHIELD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Mar 7, 1996
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FAILED DUE TO A BRITTLE FRACTURE WITHIN THE SURFACE. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL Oct 19, 1995
FOUR CONTINENTAL TIRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Oct 19, 1995
HEAT SHIELD UNDER CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTS, CAUSING SHIELD TO OVERHEAT.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Oct 19, 1995
DRIVER'S INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR CAME OFF IN DRIVER'S HAND DUE TO FATIGUED BALL SOCKET HOUSING. *SKD