Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V099000 Reported April 17, 1979

Lighting:general or unknown component:high/low bea

Q: What is recall 79V099000?

NHTSA recall 79V099000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on April 17, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:high/low bea. The recall affects approximately 3,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Saab Cars Usa, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 3,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79V099000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

3,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 17, 1979

Defect Summary

The headlamp relay may fail in such a way as to cause the headlamps to fail to switch from low to high beam (or vice versa) when the control switch is operated. Also, the headlamps may shut off intermittently or completely.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the headlamp relay, without charge to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 79V099000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 79V099000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V099000?

NHTSA recall 79V099000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on April 17, 1979. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:high/low bea. The recall affects approximately 3,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V099000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.