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NHTSARecalled Jan 23, 1996 · #96V008000

SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.

View the official CPSC notice