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  NHTSA Recall 85V036000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V036000; Date: Apr. 2, 1985

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1984 SAAB 900

Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Affected Units:: 11,659

icon3 Recall Summary:

The electrical cable between the starter and the alternator can rub against the brake fluid pipe attached to the left inner wheelhouse in the engine compartment. Consequence of defect: rubbing will eventually damage the cable insulation and result in a short circuit which may cause a fire.

icon2 How to Fix:

The cable connection at the alternator will be adjusted and the cable repositioned to eliminate rubbing.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: electrical cable.

Also see:

All recalls of SAAB vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.