| Make : SAAB | Model : 9000 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19910620 - 19940706 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V109000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990705 | Date Received by ODI: 19990506 | Date Added to Database: 19990512 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 26116 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND CAUSE CORROSION ON PORTIONS OF THE ECM PRINTER CIRCUIT BOARDS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CORROSION CAN POSSIBLY CREATE OPEN CONNECTIONS IN CIRCUITS WHICH CONTROL THE RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSING INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ECM. IF THERE IS NO INDICATION OF MOISTURE, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE ECM. IF THERE IS INDICATION OF MOISTURE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ECM AND INSTALL A COVER OVER THE NEW ECM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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