Recall ID # 04V540000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 2004 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected: |
9-3 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
12249
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 20, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 SAAB 9-3
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING.
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, IT CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Potential Units Affected:
12249
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. CSC15419
Recall ID # 05V236000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 2005 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
9-3 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
68654
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 2005
Model Affected:
2003 SAAB 9-3
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
68654
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 15019 / 05057
Recall ID # 04V226000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 2004 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Model Affected: |
9-3 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
31335
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 11, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 SAAB 9-3
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
31335
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 15017