NHTSA Recall 83V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V068000; Date: Jul. 14, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 SAAB 900; 1980 SAAB 900; 1978 SAAB 99
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 12,096
Recall Summary:
A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. Transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; exhaust pipe bracket attachment. Consequences of defect: transmission lock up could result in an accident andpersonal injury. Note: until the problem is corrected, owner should ensure that the transmissionoil is kept at an adequate level. If the oil level sinks too low, thedifferential may begin to whine and it may become increasingly difficult tochange gears.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 1983
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