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Saab 9000 Recall 88V057: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 88V057, reported April 5, 1988, 7,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V057SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THE BALL CHAIN BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM REGULATOR AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY CATCH ON THE VACUUM REGULATOR ATTACHMENT CLIP.
Risk
IF THE CHAIN GETS CAUGHT THE THROTTLE COULD BE PREVENTEDFROM RETURNING TO FULLY CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.
Remedy
A PLASTIC CAP WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE VACUUM REGULATOR CLIP TO COVER THE OPENINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: CRUISE CONROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Saab 90001988