SAAB 900 1979: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V068000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 900 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-08-29 | 1983-07-14 | 1983-08-10 |
Production Dates: 1977-10-01 - 1980-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12096
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK UP COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED, OWNER SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSIONOIL IS KEPT AT AN ADEQUATE LEVEL. IF THE OIL LEVEL SINKS TOO LOW, THEDIFFERENTIAL MAY BEGIN TO WHINE AND IT MAY BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TOCHANGE GEARS.
