NHTSA recall 94V-126 (94V126000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported July 8, 1994 - about 12,040 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V126000
Also written as: 94V-126
Reported: July 8, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~12,040
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

DURING LOW ENERGY FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CAN CONTACT THE METAL TUBING PORTION OF THE COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY; AND/OR THE HOSE ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK AND LEAK OIL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE TURBOCHARGER.

Why it is dangerous

OIL LEAKING ON THESE HOT ENGINE SURFACES CAN IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICULAR FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-126 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 9000 - 1992, 1993, 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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