Recall
Saab 900 — 79V230000
NHTSA ID
79V230000
Make
Saab
Model
900
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-10-19
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
2,912
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "B+" CABLE (POSITIVE CABLE FROM STARTER), ADD PROTECTIVE SLEEVES OVER THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS, AND INSTALL A NEW HEAT GUARD FOR THE BATTERY, WITHOUT CHARGE.