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NHTSARecalled Mar 21, 1997 · #97V046000

SAAB/THROTTLE CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Product details

Product
SAAB/THROTTLE CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

View the official CPSC notice