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Safety recall · 76V011000

Vehicle speed control Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 28, 1976. It covers about 17,898 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V011000
Reported
Jan 28, 1976
Vehicles
17,898
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Saab campaign no m-02. Possibility of ice accumulation in throttle housingwhen ambient temperature is below 20 f due to routing of crankcase ventilationsystem bypass hose. If this condition exists, the ice build-up can impede thethrottle closing when accelerator pedal is released. Resulting in possibleloss of vehicle control. (Correct by inspecting and rerouting bypass hose andplugging the original hose fitting in throttle housing).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V011000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1975 Saab 9904D
1976 Saab 9906D

Questions

Is the 76V011000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SAAB CARS USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V011000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V011000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 28, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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