SAAB 900 1979: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V099000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 900 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-05-04 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1979-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE HEADLAMP RELAY MAY FAIL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM "OR VICE VERSA" WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMPS MAY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HEADLAMP RELAY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF, OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT SEETHE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT SEE THE ROAD. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.
