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Saab 900 Recall 89V104: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

NHTSA campaign 89V104, reported June 27, 1989, 6,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V104SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Problem
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.
Risk
HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.
Remedy
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.
Notes
SYSTEM:HEATING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Saab 9001989