Vehicle recall 89V104000 · June 27, 1989
1989 Saab 900
Under certain conditions, a reverse current might flow through a wire cable between the air recirculation switch and a microswitch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under certain conditions, a reverse current might flow through a wire cable between the air recirculation switch and a microswitch.
- Consequence
- Heater fan resistor would overheat and smoke in thepassenger compartment heating system, causing discomfort and breathing hazardsto the driver and passengers.
- Remedy
- Disconnect electrical wire cable and secure by tape around cable harness.
- Notes
- System:heating.vehicle description:passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 1989
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 28, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
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