Saab 900, 99 (1978-1980): Power train
Recall 83V068000 · Jul 14, 1983 · Saab Cars USA, Inc.
12,096
vehicles affected
12,096
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V068000
- Date
- Jul 14, 1983
- Maker
- Saab Cars USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 12,096
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 1978-1980
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V068000?
2 models: Saab 900 (1979-1980), Saab 99 (1978), about 12,096 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V068000?
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.