OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88V149000
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Reported Sep 7, 1988 · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Summary
BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Consequence
IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.
Remedy
REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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