NHTSA Recall 96V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V008000; Date: Jan. 23, 1996
If misaligned, an aluminum connecting piece can fail due to fatigue, resulting in a loss of steering control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 SAAB 900
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 8,988
Recall Summary:
The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering column alignment to ensure that no misalignment exists. If a misalignment is found, the dealer will replace the steering column assembly as a unit.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; column. Vehicle description: convertible passenger vehicles manufactured in valmet, finland. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact SAAB 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: Feb 10, 1996
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