Saab 900 Recall R/1997/024: Possibility Of The Throttle Binding, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Apr 1997
- Launched
- 22,135
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/024
- DVSA reference
Saab recalled 900 vehicles. Binding of the throttle lever may occur due to the possibility of white corrosion. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the zinc coated bushing in the throttle lever with a nickel coated version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Binding of the throttle lever may occur due to the possibility of white corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF THE THROTTLE BINDING Defect: Binding of the throttle lever may occur due to the possibility of white corrosion. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the zinc coated bushing in the throttle lever with a nickel coated version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of the throttle binding.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the zinc coated bushing in the throttle lever with a nickel coated version.
Are You Affected?
900 may be included. Saab estimates 22,135 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/1997/024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s) | Urgent | R/2003/057 | |
| 900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbar | Low | R/2002/093 | |
| 900Unintentional deployment of passenger air bag | Urgent | R/2001/099 | |
| 900Specification of seat belt tongue | Urgent | R/1996/061 | |
| 900Misalignment of steering column | Urgent | R/1996/019 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/1996/061 on 23 May 1996, for specification of seat belt tongue. The one launched after it was R/1999/054 on 5 Jul 1999, for possible inadverent deployment of air bag. You can also see every Saab recall and all recalls launched in 1997.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/024, launched 30 April 1997. 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.