NHTSA campaign 88V149000
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 88V149000
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Reported 09/07/1988
What can happen
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.
Repair
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.