Saab 99 (1979) – 79V206000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SAAB

Model Of Vehicle

99

Year

1979

Recall Campaign Number

79V206000

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19740801

End Of Manufacture

19790601

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

61739

Date Owners Notified

19791113

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Date Report Received

19790914

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard