Recall 96V008: Steering Column Shaft Misalignment: Overview
CATEGORYRecall
SECTION
9
ISSUE
02/96-0663
PAGE
20
CODE
641
Subject:
Recall 298
Steering Column Shaft Misalignment
Application:
certain 1995 900 Convertible Models
VIN Serial No. Ranges S7000001-S7026130
Recall 298
Steering column shaft misalignment
Safety-related 1995 900 Convertible Models NHTSA 96V-008
The Campaign
Saab Cars USA, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1995 900 Convertible models.
On certain 1995 900 Convertibles, the steering column shaft may have been misaligned at the time of installation. This misalignment could cause a fatigue failure in one section of the shaft, with a subsequent loss of steering control.
Vehicles within the affected VIN Serial No. Range are to be inspected using the procedure that follows. If the steering column shaft is found to be misaligned, it is to be replaced.
A VIN Status List is attached for your use as a checklist to keep track of cars that are completed or that remain to be done.
Vehicles Affected:
1995 900 Convertible models within the following VIN Serial No. Ranges: S7000001 - S7026130
Recall Schedule:
Dealer Notification (DCS E-Mail) January 16
Saab Press Release January 30
PSI Bulletin Issued February 7
Owner Notification February 10
Start of Repairs February 26