Vehicle recall 79V099000 · April 17, 1979
1979 Saab 900
The headlamp relay may fail in such a way as to cause the headlamps to fail to switch from low to high beam (or vice versa) when the control switch is operated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The headlamp relay may fail in such a way as to cause the headlamps to fail to switch from low to high beam (or vice versa) when the control switch is operated. Also, the headlamps may shut off intermittently or completely.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the headlamp relay, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; high/low beam dimmer.consequences of defect: if the headlamps shut off, other drivers may not seethe vehicle and the driver may not see the road. A vehicle accident couldresult.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V099000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 1979
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 4, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
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