Saab Recall 79V099000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights, High/low Beam Dimmer Switch
NHTSA recall 79V099000 · announced April 17, 1979 · filed by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · 3,500 units affected
The problem
THE HEADLAMP RELAY MAY FAIL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM (OR VICE VERSA) WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMPS MAY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HEADLAMP RELAY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HEADLAMPS SHUT OFF, OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT SEETHE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT SEE THE ROAD. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.