2003 SAAB 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V540000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected |
9-3 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
12249
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 20, 2004
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12249
Model Affected
2003 SAAB 9-3
2003 Saab 9-3 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ENGINE STALLING CAN OCCUR.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12249
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. CSC15419
2003 SAAB 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V236000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2005 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
9-3 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
68654
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2005
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
68654
Model Affected
2003 SAAB 9-3
2003 Saab 9-3 Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
68654
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 15019 / 05057
2003 SAAB 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V226000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Model Affected |
9-3 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
31335
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 11, 2004
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31335
Model Affected
2003 SAAB 9-3
2003 Saab 9-3 Defect Summary:
SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31335
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 15017