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