NHTSA recall 99V-362 (99V362000)

equipment recall reported December 29, 1999 - about 424 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V362000
Also written as: 99V-362
Manufacturer number: 718
Reported: December 29, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~424
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-362 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 9-3 - 1999

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

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.