SAAB 99 1971: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 71V198000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 99 | 1971 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1971-10-27 | 1971-11-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1221
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING RACK BALL JOINTS WERE IMPROPERLY HEA T TREATED.LACKOF TREATMENT COULD CAUSE LOOSE STEERING AFTERPERIOD OF USE.EXCESSIVE WEARON RACK BALL JOINTS COULD POSS IBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTI NG AND REPLACING PARTS WHERE NECESSARY.'
