Recall 94V-126
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 1992 to 1994 Saab 9000: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-126
- Reported
- July 8, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 12,040 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: engine cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with engine oil coolers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defects or noncompliance, please contact saab service center at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Saab 9000 1992 to 1994