Vehicle recall 71V008000 · January 18, 1971
1970 Saab 97
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Saab campaign no 7070.POSSIBILITY that steering column lock- out device maybecome prematurely engaged.locking steering m echanism and causing loss ofvehicle control.(correct by rep lacing steering shaft with newly designedshaft.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V008000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 18, 1971
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
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