NHTSA Recall 99V109000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V109000; Date: May. 6, 1999
This corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 SAAB 9000; 1993 SAAB 9000; 1994 SAAB 9000
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,116
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ecm) and cause corrosion on portions of the ecm printer circuit boards.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ecm. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ecm. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ecm and install a cover over the new ecm.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 5, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 5, 1999
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