SAAB 900 1989: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1988-08-01 - 1989-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V104000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-07-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-06-27 | Date Added to Database: 1989-07-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6000 | ||
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Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH. |
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Consequence:
HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. |
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Remedy:
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM:HEATING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS. |
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