9000 L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1992)
Technical Service Bulletin # 10940512
Date: 941001
Recall - Fitting Of Protective Oil Cooler Cover
CATEGORY
RECALL
SECTION
9
PAGE
12
ISSUE
10/94-0512
CODE
261
Subject:
Recall 289 Fitting of Protective Oil Cooler Cover
Application:
1992-94 9000 Models Equipped with Engine Oil Cooler
NHTSA 94V-126
Saab Cars USA, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may
exist in certain 1992-94 9000 models equipped with engine oil coolers.
On 1992-94 9000 models equipped with engine oil coolers, it is possible that in relatively minor collisions (such as with deer), where the car is hit above
the bumper at the right front. the oil cooler and/or the hoses attached to the cooler can be damaged. This may result in post-collision oil leakage onto the
exhaust manifold and risk of a fire. A special protective cover has been designed and should be fitted.
Vehicles Involved
Vehicles Affected:
1992-94 9000 models equipped with engine oil coolers within the following VIN Serial No. ranges:
N1000001-R1027659
Recall Schedule:
Saab Press Release
July 29
Dealer Notification (DOS E-Mail)
Aug. 3
PSI Bulletin issued
mid-Oct.
Parts Issued
late-Oct.
Owner Notification
Oct. 25
Start of Repairs
Oct. 25
Parts and Warranty Information
Parts Required:
Protective cover kit
4396347 Qty. 1 = 1
(Kit has parts for both types of oil coolers)
An initial parts order equal to 25% of the vehicles appearing on your Status List will be released automatically to you commencing late-October.
Additional parts should be ordered using VOR ordering procedures.
Warranty Information:
A Recall Claim may be submitted after the repair is completed with the following information:
Failure Code: 10289-31-0-1. Recall Action Code (RAC) = 3 must be used.
Operation No.: 10289 for 0.4 hr. (includes cover installation and 0.2 hr. administration time).
The following information must be added to your DCS table:
Failed Part: 10289-0il Cooler Cover/Recall 289