Vehicle recall 98V038000 · February 24, 1998

1994-1998 Saab 900

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Remedy: Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.
Notes: Owner notification began June 15, 1998.OWNERS who do not receive the free instructions and labels 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V038000
Reported to NHTSA: February 24, 1998
Filed by: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Owner notification: June 15, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 92,505
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights

Recall 98V038000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Saab 900 (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

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