NHTSA Recall 88V149000
Filed by SAAB CARS USA, INC.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1988-09-07. An estimated 3,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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