Saab 9000 Recall R/1994/064: Defective Brake Light Switch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Nov 1994
- Launched
- 6,415
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/064
- DVSA reference
Saab recalled 9000 vehicles built between 1 August 1992 and 31 May 1993. The brake light switch may stick in the on or off position. The dealer will check and where necessary replace the brake light switch with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake light switch may stick in the on or off position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH Defect: The brake light switch may stick in the on or off position. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the brake light switch with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: defective brake light switch.
The Fix
The dealer will check and where necessary replace the brake light switch with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
9000 built between 1 August 1992 and 31 May 1993 may be included. Saab estimates 6,415 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Saab, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Saab.
- Book with any franchised Saab dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/064. See how to get a Saab recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9000Possible inadverent deployment of air bag | Urgent | R/1999/054 | |
| 9000Loss of brake pressure and/or ABS facility | Urgent | R/1995/045 | |
| 900Possible short circuit | Urgent | R/1995/018 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/1994/050 on 16 Sep 1994, for cracking of driving seat rails. The one launched after it was R/1994/066 on 25 Nov 1994, for front seat security. You can also see every Saab recall and all recalls launched in 1994.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/064, launched 3 November 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.