Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V149000 Reported September 7, 1988

Suspension:independent front control arm:lower:sha

Q: What is recall 88V149000?

NHTSA recall 88V149000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on September 7, 1988. It addresses: Suspension:independent front control arm:lower:sha. The recall affects approximately 3,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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. · Suspension · 3,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V149000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

3,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 7, 1988

Defect Summary

Bolts used in the attachments of the front suspension system control arms may be defective.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Replace bolts with proper specification bolts.

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 88V149000 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 88V149000

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

What is recall 88V149000?

NHTSA recall 88V149000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on September 7, 1988. It addresses: Suspension:independent front control arm:lower:sha. The recall affects approximately 3,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Saab Cars Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V149000 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.