Saab Recall 85V036000: Electrical System, Wiring, Front Underhood
NHTSA recall 85V036000 · announced April 2, 1985 · filed by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · 11,659 units affected
The problem
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
What to do
THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL CABLE.
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.