Vehicle recall 86V143000 · October 27, 1986
1986 Saab 9000
The wiring harness may chafe against the windshield wiper motor bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The wiring harness may chafe against the windshield wiper motor bracket. Consequence of defect: if a short circuit develops, it could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Affix two rubber strips to the vertical edges of the windshield wiper motor bracket.
- Notes
- System: electrical/wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V143000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 1986
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- December 8, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,590
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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