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Date
NOVEMBER, 1983
Distribution No.
900-771-280UK
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900 MODEL: SUBJECT: SPACE SAVER SPARE WHEEL -
POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT INFLATION
PRESSURE MARKINGS ON SIDEWALLS
Fault:
We are aware that some space saver spare wheels (Michelin
T95/110R15) have been fitted in production that were
intended for a different car and market and hence were
marked "inflate to 60 p.s.i." on the sidewall. Otherwise
the tyre is identical to the ones normally used.
The correct inflation pressure is 78 p.s.i. for use on Saab
cars, and to avoid confusion by owners in possession of
tyres with 60 p.s.i. markings, it is necessary to identify
these tyres and remove the incorrect tyre pressure figure.
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ACTION:
At the first available opportunity, check all Model 83 900's
that come into the workshop. The spare tyre should not be
marked with an inflation pressure on the sidewall - if you
come across a tyre with a 60 p.s.i. marking as on the
diagram, this must be erased as follows:-
Postal Address Telephone Telex Registered Office: Saab House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, SL7 1LY
AFTER SALES CENTRE 0604-43643 312616 Registered Number: 672661 London
ROUND SPINNEY
NORTHAMPTON NN3 4RX.
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PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING "60" MARKING FROM ESS {120835
TEMPORARY SPARE TYRE.
1. Remove from the car and place the inflated wheel and
tyre on a clean work bench.
2. Take a 4 sheet of 80 grit wet and dry paper and fold it
Over twice at approx 1/3rd of its width. Use this to
"file" off the "60" figure in the "inflate to 60 p.s.i."
marking until it just disappears.
3. Do not use excessive force and remove the absolute
minimum of rubber.
Repeat the procedure on the other side of the tyre.
4. Inflate the tyre to 78 p.s.i. and replace in the spare
wheel compartment.
NOTE:
If a spare wheel should be used at 60 p.s.i. this will not
endanger the safety of the car within the speed limit for
the tyre but the handling of the car would deteriorate to
some degree.
WARRANTY CLAIM DETAILS:
Fault Code 10369 00 01 5
Labour Time 50 units
Material Costs: Included in labour allowance
Summary Claim Forms are to be used.
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