Vehicle recall 97V046000 · March 21, 1997
1994-1997 Saab 900
Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
- Consequence
- This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 1, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saab 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
- 97V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 1997
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 5, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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