Recall 98V-038
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 1994 to 1998 Saab 900: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-038
- Reported
- February 24, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 92,505 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
The fix
Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 15, 1998.owners who do not receive the free instructions and labels within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Saab 900 1994 to 1998