Saab · Canada · Crit
Saab 900: Electrical
Affects Saab 900 · 1987–1988 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND ALSO, IN THE 1988 VEHICLES, AGAINST A CARPET SUPPORT. IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS THERE IS A RISK OF SMOKE OR POSSIBLY FIRE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CORRECTION: FOUR RUBBER STRIPS WILL BE AFFIXED TO EDGES IN CRITICAL LOCATIONS AND THE MAIN HARNESS UNDER THE DASHBOARD WILL AT SOME LOCATIONS, BE COVERED BY A PLASTIC HOSE.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational