How many recalls does the 1971 Saab 97 have?

The 1971 Saab 97 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Saab 97 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1971 Saab 97 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Saab 97 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,265 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 72V122000 1972-05-17 1,265 affected

Defect

SAAB CAMPAIGN NO M-63.POSSIBILITY THAT WATER COULD DRAIN TO FROM HOOD AREAINTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RENDERING IT INOPERATIVE DUE TO EITHER ELECTRICALSHORT OR FROZEN (FROM RUST) ARMATURE SHAFT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDMODIFYING AS REQUIRED.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Saab 97 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.