NHTSA safety recall

Recall 86V143000

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/under Dash — Saab · reported 27 Oct 1986 · 9,590 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix

AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

NHTSA campaign

86V143000

Filed by

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Report received

27 Oct 1986

Owners notified

8 Dec 1986

Potentially affected

9,590

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1986 Saab 9000

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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