NHTSA Campaign 94V126000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Issued by SAAB CARS USA, INC. · Reported Jul 8, 1994 · 12,040 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DURING LOW ENERGY FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CAN CONTACT THE METAL TUBING PORTION OF THE COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY; AND/OR THE HOSE ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK AND LEAK OIL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence
OIL LEAKING ON THESE HOT ENGINE SURFACES CAN IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICULAR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 9000 | 1992 | 12,040 |
| SAAB | 9000 | 1993 | 12,040 |
| SAAB | 9000 | 1994 | 12,040 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V126000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.