Vehicle recall 88V057000 · April 5, 1988
1988 Saab 9000
The ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The ball chain between the cruise control vacuum regulator and the accelerator pedal arm may catch on the vacuum regulator attachment clip.
- Consequence
- If the chain gets caught the throttle could be preventedfrom returning to fully closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.
- Remedy
- A plastic cap will be installed over the vacuum regulator clip to cover the openings.
- Notes
- System: cruise conrol.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 1988
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 20, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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