SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 14, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.

NHTSA ID: 83V068000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 12,096

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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