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Recall 90V-001

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 1990 Saab 9000: Electrical system (ignition, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
90V-001
Reported
November 2, 1990
Vehicles affected
24,379 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

The fix

Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: electrical.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with automatic transmissions.

Affected vehicles