NHTSA Recall 90V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V001000; Date: Nov. 2, 1990
This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 SAAB 9000; 1987 SAAB 9000; 1988 SAAB 9000; 1989 SAAB 9000; 1990 SAAB 9000
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 24,379
Recall Summary:
Abrasion on the printed circuit card in the combination neutral safety/backup lamp switch operated by the automatic transmission gear selector may cause residue to collect in electrical area on the circuit card.
How to Fix:
Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 1990
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