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  NHTSA Recall 88V173000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V173000; Date: Nov. 1, 1988

This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1987 SAAB 900 1988 SAAB 900

Component: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Affected Units:: 70,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).

icon2 How to Fix:

Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: electrical/wiring harness. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 18, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of SAAB vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.