Investigation · Closed

NEW WHEEL BOLTS

Action number

SQ98018

Opened

Oct 9, 1998

Closed

Oct 27, 1998

Outcome

Closed without recall

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

What NHTSA is examining

saab issued a tsb informing dealers about a new wheel mounting bolt.If the issue is loosening of the lug nut, this could lead to bolt fatigue and the potential for a wheel separation.

Vehicles under investigation

1994 Saab 900 1995 Saab 900 1996 Saab 900 1997 Saab 900 1998 Saab 9001999 Saab 900

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.