2004 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
2004 SAAB 9-3
2004 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
2004 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
2004 SAAB 9-3
2004 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
2004 SAAB 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V514000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 10, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected |
9-3 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1658
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 10, 2003
Vehicle Component:
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1658
Model Affected
2004 SAAB 9-3
2004 Saab 9-3 Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, ¿SEATING SYSTEMS.¿ THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD IN A FRONTAL CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE¿S FRONT SEATS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENT. IF EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEATS HAVE THIS COMPONENT, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MAY NEED TO ORDER A COMPLETE NEW SEAT OR SEATS (INCLUDING MATCHING UPHOLSTERY) AND THE PARTS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO TO FOUR WEEKS TO ARRIVE. SAAB WILL PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR THE OWNER UNTIL THE NEW SEAT(S) IS (ARE) AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1658
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 15014