SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1995
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 1995. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
March 29, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.
NHTSA ID: 95V068000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 8,993
Consequence Summary:
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.
NHTSA ID: 95V066000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,383
Consequence Summary:
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID CONTROL MODE SOLENOID S
MOISTURE CAN FOLLOW THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND ENTER THE PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AND MALFUNCTION OF THE SWITCH.
NHTSA ID: 95V067000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 12,091
Consequence Summary:
THE CORROSION CAUSES A DETERIORATION OF THE ELECTRICALSWITCH CONNECTION AND CAN RESULT IN FALSE ILLUMINATION OF ABS AND/OR THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND/OR THE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE BECAUSE OF NO HYDRAULIC PUMPOPERATION. LOSS OF POWER ASSIST INCREASES THE DRIVER'S BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT REQUIRED FOR STOPPING WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE ABS PRESSURE SWITCH TERMINALS FOR CORROSION AND INSTALL A SHRINK HOSE TO THE WIRING HARNESS TO AVOID MOISTURE ENTERING THE CONNECTION. PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH CORRODED CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No