Saab Recall 88V149000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Lower Arm
NHTSA recall 88V149000 · announced September 7, 1988 · filed by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · 3,000 units affected
The problem
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
The risk
IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.
What to do
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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.