Vehicle recall 83V068000 · July 14, 1983
Saab 900 and 99
A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. Transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; exhaust pipe bracket attachment.consequences of defect: transmission lock up could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: until the problem is corrected, owner should ensure that the transmissionoil is kept at an adequate level. If the oil level sinks too low, thedifferential may begin to whine and it may become increasingly difficult tochange gears.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V068000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 1983
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 29, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,096
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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