Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V126000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V126000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 12,040 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V126000

Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Engine cooling system

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 12,040

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.

Consequence Summary: Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-br75-8ear-6hqv

NHTSA ID: 94V126000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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