SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 2, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH:NEUTRAL START

ABRASION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD IN THE COMBINATION NEUTRAL SAFETY/BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OPERATED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR MAY CAUSE RESIDUE TO COLLECT IN ELECTRICAL AREA ON THE CIRCUIT CARD.

NHTSA ID: 90V001000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 24,379

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITHSMOKE AND POSSIBLY A FIRE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AREA.

Corrective Action:

ADD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, INCLUDING A RELAY, TO THE BACKUP LAMP CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THAT CAN FLOW THROUGH THE COMBINATION SWITCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 23, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL

RETAINING CLIP FOR LINK BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE PUSHROD MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF.

NHTSA ID: 90V128000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 223

Consequence Summary:

BOLT MAY FALL OFF ASSEMBLY, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OFSERVICE BRAKES WITH NO WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL NEW DESIGN LINK BOLT AND SPLIT PIN TO PREVENT CLIP FROM LOOSENING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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