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Recall 1979178 — Saab 99 – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1979178 — SAAB 99

Transport CanadaCritical

October 29, 1979

1978 SAAB 99Transport Canada Recall #1979178

NOT ENTERED

The official notice

Defect

EXCEPT TURBO MODELS. IN CERTAIN EXTREME WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS,THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING. THIS MAY IMPEDE FULL CLOSURE OF THE THROTTLE PLATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

1,527 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1978 SAAB 992 recalls