SAAB 900 1988: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
| Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1986-08-01 - 1988-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V173000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-01-18 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-11-01 | Date Added to Database: 1988-11-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 70000 | ||
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Summary:
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT "1988 MODELS ONLY". |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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