The problem
Improper assembly could cause the ball of the gear selector arm not to be properly fixed to the socket on the end of the gear selector cable; gear selector arm could separate from the gear selector cable at the ball socket joint.
The risk
The gear position could not be selected or determinedusing the selector lever; car could be started in gear other than park orneutral, resulting in sudden unexpected vehicle movement.
The fix
Properly seat gear selector arm ball in the selector cable socket and secure by a lock ring inside the socket.
Contacts
System: automatic transmission gear selector linkage.Vehicle description: passenger cars.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V002000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.