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Safety recall · 88V173000

Electrical system: interior / under dash Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 1, 1988. It covers about 70,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V173000
Reported
Nov 1, 1988
Vehicles
70,000
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).

The risk

This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.

The fix

Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.

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 88V173000.
  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
1987 Saab 90042B
1988 Saab 900132C

Questions

Is the 88V173000 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 88V173000?

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 88V173000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 1, 1988. 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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