Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V036000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V036000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 11,659 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The electrical cable between the starter and the alternator can rub against the brake fluid pipe attached to the left inner wheelhouse in the engine compartment. consequence of defect: rubbing will eventually damage the cable insulation and result in a short circuit which may cause a fire.

Corrective Action

The cable connection at the alternator will be adjusted and the cable repositioned to eliminate rubbing.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V036000
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1985-04-02T00:00:00
Subject: Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 11,659

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The electrical cable between the starter and the alternator can rub against the brake fluid pipe attached to the left inner wheelhouse in the engine compartment. consequence of defect: rubbing will eventually damage the cable insulation and result in a short circuit which may cause a fire.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: The cable connection at the alternator will be adjusted and the cable repositioned to eliminate rubbing.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zw53-afc4.9syh
NHTSA ID: 85V036000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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