1979 SAAB 900 Recall 7819 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	79V206000
Make:	Saab
Model:	900
Year:	1979
Component:	Vehicle speed control
Manufacturers Involved:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/01/1974
End Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/1979
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	61739
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/13/1979
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/14/1979
Date Added To File:	12/12/1979
Defect Summary:	Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. this ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.
Corrective Action:	The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. this will be done free of charge.
Further Notes:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle housing.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.

1979 Saab 900 Vehicle speed control Recall