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Safety recall · 89V104000

Visibility: defroster / defogger / hvac system Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 27, 1989. It covers about 6,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V104000
Reported
Jun 27, 1989
Vehicles
6,000
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Under certain conditions, a reverse current might flow through a wire cable between the air recirculation switch and a microswitch.

The risk

Heater fan resistor would overheat and smoke in thepassenger compartment heating system, causing discomfort and breathing hazardsto the driver and passengers.

The fix

Disconnect electrical wire cable and secure by tape around cable harness.

Contacts

System: heating.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 89V104000.
  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
1989 Saab 900222D

Questions

Is the 89V104000 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 89V104000?

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 89V104000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on June 27, 1989. 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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