NHTSA recall 94V-084 (94V084000)

exterior lighting recall reported May 2, 1994 - about 59 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V084000
Also written as: 94V-084
Reported: May 2, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~59
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ONE OF THE BULBS IN EACH OF THE BRAKE LIGHT LOWER OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WIRED, RESULTING IN IMPROPER TAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION MAY NOT SIGNAL FOLLOWING DRIVERS OF THE OPERATOR'S INTENT TO SLOW OR STOP AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE LIGHT OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES TO MEET FMVSS REQUIREMENTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-084 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 9000 - 1994

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