Vehicle recall 79V206000 · September 14, 1979
Saab 99 and 900
Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. This ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. This will be done free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle housing.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V206000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 1979
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 13, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 61,739
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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