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Safety recall · 86V143000

Electrical system: interior / under dash Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 27, 1986. It covers about 9,590 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V143000
Reported
Oct 27, 1986
Vehicles
9,590
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The wiring harness may chafe against the windshield wiper motor bracket. Consequence of defect: if a short circuit develops, it could result in a fire.

The fix

Affix two rubber strips to the vertical edges of the windshield wiper motor bracket.

Contacts

System: electrical/wiring harness. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 86V143000.
  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
1986 Saab 900032C

Questions

Is the 86V143000 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 86V143000?

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 86V143000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 27, 1986. 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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