How many recalls does the 1971 Saab 99 have?

The 1971 Saab 99 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Saab 99 has an open recall?

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1971 Saab 99 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Saab 99 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,747 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 74V186000 1974-10-15 21,038 affected

Defect

SAAB CAMPAIGN NO M-074.POSSIBILITY THE PRESSURIZED FUEL HOSES AND INJECTORCONNECTING HOSES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DETERIORATION AFTER EXTENDED USE.THUSLEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.INSOME CASES INJECTORS HAVE EXHIBITED FUEL LEAKAGE DURING COLD STARTS.(ALLPRESSURIZED FUEL…

STEERING 71V198000 1971-11-01 1,221 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING RACK BALL JOINTS WERE IMPROPERLY HEA T TREATED.LACKOF TREATMENT COULD CAUSE LOOSE STEERING AFTERPERIOD OF USE.EXCESSIVE WEARON RACK BALL JOINTS COULD POSS IBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTI NG AND REPLACING PARTS WHERE NECESSARY.)

STEERING 70V126000 1970-10-21 488 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT TWO SCREWS USED TO SECURE STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR MAYBE LOOSE.(CORRECTION MADE ON ALL VEHICLES PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO DEALER DEPOTS.)

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 99 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.