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Saab 900 Recall 88V149: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 88V149, reported September 7, 1988, 3,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V149SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Problem
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Risk
IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.
Remedy
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Saab 9001988