Vehicle recall 68V104000 · November 4, 1968
Saab 9-5 and 96
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that lower end of throttle return spring, which is hooked through ahole drilled in the battery tray, may become corroded by battery acid and break off.if spring breaks, would cause complete loss of pedal return pressure.(correct by altering mounting position of spring.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 68V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 1968
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
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