Recall 97V046000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1994-1997 SAAB 900
RECALL This recall affects up to 52,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V046000 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 52,500 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
Safety Consequence
THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
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