NHTSA Recall 89V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V191000; Date: Nov. 6, 1989
This could cause brake fluid leakage; thus, the brakecircuit supplied by that line would become inoperative and result in decreasedbraking effectiveness and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 SAAB 9000; 1989 SAAB 9000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,000
Recall Summary:
The routing of the throttle kickdown cable could allow chafing to occur between the cable and any one of three steel brake fluid lines near the valve block of the hydraulic brake unit.
How to Fix:
Change cable routing and install new attachment bracket to prevent chafing.
Recall Notes:
System: hydraulic brake lines / throttle cablevehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 1990
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