Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

86V143000

ManufacturerSAAB CARS USA, INC.Reported1986-10-27Affected9,590 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.

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Affected vehicles

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