Saab 9000: Engine

Affects Saab 9000 · 1990 — about 102 vehicles.

The hazard

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.3 LITRE ENGINE MAY HAVE A HOLE IN THE PLATE OF THE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER WHICH MAY NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIED DIMENSION. THIS MAY CAUSE THE SHAFT TO COME LOOSE AND PREVENT DRIVE BELT OPERATION WHICH COULD AFFECT POWER STEERING ASSIST, COOLANT CIRCULATION AND ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. CORRECTION: DRIVE BELT TENSIONER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.

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