NHTSA Campaign 94V074000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Issued by SAAB CARS USA, INC. · Reported Apr 16, 1994 · 7,443 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND/OR PADS SHIELDS DO NOT PROTECT THE ASSEMBLIES FROM BEING COATED WITH A LAYER OF SLUSH, ROAD SALT OR WATER WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKING ACTION THAT INCREASES NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.
Consequence
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE SHIELDS WITH A NEW DESIGN. AN ADDITIONAL HOLE WILL BE DRILLED IN THE STEERING KING PIN HOUSING TO ATTACH A LARGER COVER PLATE. A SMALLER PROTECTION PLATE WILL ALSO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING TWO BOLTS IN THE HUB.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 900 | 1994 | 7,443 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.