The 1992 Saab 9000 has four recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: oil leaking from a damaged oil cooler can ignite on the exhaust manifold or turbocharger, and cracked rubber hoses near the fuel tank can leak fuel that may catch fire near an ignition source.
On the safety equipment side, moisture can get into the airbag control module and corrode the circuit board inside. In extreme cases, this corrosion can cause the airbag or seatbelt pretensioner to deploy without warning, or it can prevent them from firing when needed in a crash. On vehicles equipped with the MkII anti-lock brake system, moisture can travel along the wiring to the pressure warning switch and corrode the connection there. If that connection fails, the brake system can lose its power assistance, meaning the brakes still work but require noticeably more pedal effort to slow the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the air bag control module and corrode circuit boards, potentially causing circuits that control air bag deployment to fail or malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag control module and install a protective cover to prevent moisture from entering.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can travel along the wiring to the pressure warning switch on the MkII ABS braking system, causing corrosion on the connection terminal that may result in loss of brake power assistance.
What the fix does
The pressure warning switch will be replaced if corroded. All affected vehicles receive a protective coating spray and shrink sleeve applied to seal the connection from water.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A low-force impact to the front of the vehicle can break the engine oil cooler hose or housing. Leaking oil may ignite when it contacts the hot exhaust manifold or turbocharger, causing an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
A protective cover will be installed over the oil cooler to shield it from impact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rubber hoses connecting the fuel tank to the fuel filler housing can crack, allowing fuel to leak. A leak near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the hoses and install new clamps with a protective inner layer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
