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Safety recall · 84V012000

Electrical system: wiring Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 6, 1984. It covers about 8,154 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
84V012000
Reported
Feb 6, 1984
Vehicles
8,154
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The electrical cable between the starter and the alternator may rub against a brake line that is attached to the wheel well on the left side of the engine compartment.

The fix

The cable connection at the alternator will be adjusted and the cable will be relocated so it does not chafe. Any damage to the cable will be repaired.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical system; battery cable.Consequences of defect: the cable insulation may become damaged and couldresult in a short circuit, possibly leading to an engine compartment fire.Injury to vehicle occupants may result.

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 84V012000.
  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
1983 Saab 90021A

Questions

Is the 84V012000 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 84V012000?

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 84V012000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 6, 1984. 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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