SAAB 9-3 1999: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Make : SAAB | Model : 9-3 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-12-15 - 1999-07-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V362000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-01-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-12-29 | Date Added to Database: 2000-01-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 718 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 424 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135 | |
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Notes:
SAAB RECALL NO. 718.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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