Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V084000 Reported May 2, 1994

Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights

Q: What is recall 94V084000?

NHTSA recall 94V084000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on May 2, 1994. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 59 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 · 59 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

94V084000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 2, 1994

Defect Summary

One of the bulbs in each of the brake light lower outboard lamp assemblies may not have been properly wired, resulting in improper tail light illumination on brake application. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: improper illumination of brake lights during brake application may not signal following drivers of the operator's intent to slow or stop and could result in a vehicle collision.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the brake light outboard lamp assemblies to meet fmvss requirements.

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 94V084000 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 94V084000

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

What is recall 94V084000?

NHTSA recall 94V084000 was issued by Saab Cars Usa, Inc. on May 2, 1994. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 59 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 94V084000 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.