NHTSA Recall 94V126000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V126000; Date: Jul. 8, 1994
Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 SAAB 9000; 1993 SAAB 9000; 1994 SAAB 9000
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 12,040
Recall Summary:
During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
Recall Notes:
System: engine cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with engine oil coolers. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defects or noncompliance, please contact SAAB service center at 1-800-955-9007. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 1994
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