NHTSA recall 97V-046 (97V046000)

vehicle speed control recall reported March 21, 1997 - about 52,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V046000
Also written as: 97V-046
Reported: March 21, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~52,500
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Why it is dangerous

THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-046 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 900 - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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