NHTSA campaign 95V066000
Saab Recall 95V-066: Electrical System — Ignition — Module
NHTSA recall 95V066000 was reported by SAAB CARS USA, INC. on March 29, 1995, with 5,383 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Saab 900 for the 1995 model year (try.vin imports model years 1995 and later). Owners were notified on July 7, 1995, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V066000 (also written 95V-066 or 95V066)
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 5,383 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Ignition — Module
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 95V066000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Saab
Saab 900
- 1995 · Vehicles built July 1, 1994 – December 1, 1994 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 95V066000.
Defect description
UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.
Safety consequence
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH "MOTRONIC 2.10.3" ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND SECONDARY AIR INJECTION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 95V066000
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