Vehicle recall 94V126000 · July 8, 1994
1992-1994 Saab 9000
During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
- Consequence
- Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
- Notes
- System: engine cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with engine oil coolers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defects or noncompliance, please contact Saab service center at 1-800-955-9007. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 1994
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 25, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,040
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
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