Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #88V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88V173000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 70,000 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:UNDER DASH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).

Corrective Action

Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88V173000

Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1988-11-01T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:wiring:harness:under dash

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 70,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).

Consequence Summary: This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action: Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xvfk~fpza-ydr8

NHTSA ID: 88V173000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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