Vehicle recall 71V198000 · November 1, 1971
1971 Saab 99
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that steering rack ball joints were improperly hea t treated.lackof treatment could cause loose steering afterperiod of use.excessive wearon rack ball joints could poss ibly result in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecti ng and replacing parts where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V198000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 1971
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 27, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,221
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
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