SAAB 900 1984: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-08-01 - 1983-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V036000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-04-02 | Date Added to Database: 1985-04-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11659 | ||
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Summary:
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLE. |
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