How many recalls does the 1988 Saab 9000 have?

The 1988 Saab 9000 has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1988 Saab 9000?

The most recent recall was issued on November 24, 1989 and relates to the brakes system.

Is the 1988 Saab 9000 affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 3 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1988 Saab 9000 Recalls

1988 Saab 9000

1988 Saab 9000 Recalls

The 1988 Saab 9000 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the throttle: a cruise control ball chain can snag and prevent the accelerator from returning to idle when you lift your foot off the pedal.

These two throttle-related filings describe the same underlying issue on 9000S and 9000 Turbo 16 models, where the ball chain connecting the cruise control vacuum regulator to the accelerator arm can catch and hold the throttle partially open. On the brake side, this recall only affects vehicles with an automatic transmission and ABS: the throttle kickdown cable and gear selector wire can work loose and rub against the steel brake lines running to the ABS hydraulic unit. Over time, that chafing can wear through a brake line, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking force with a longer stopping distance as a result.

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Transport CanadaCritical

November 24, 1989

BRAKES

At a glance

What can fail

On vehicles with automatic transmission and ABS, the throttle cable and gear selector wire may loosen and rub against brake lines, causing damage that leads to brake fluid loss and reduced braking power.

What the fix does

The throttle cable will be rerouted with a new bracket. Brake lines and valve block will be inspected and damaged lines replaced.

447 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1989159 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Transport CanadaCritical

July 5, 1988

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1988 Saab 9000

1988 Saab 9000 Recalls

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