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NHTSARecalled Apr 2, 1985 · #85V036000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.

View the official CPSC notice