Date: 20.10.2004
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it can be restarted immediately.
Notes:
Dealers will update the engine management system. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Date: 07.03.2007
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Consequencs:
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. if an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. the recall began on june 13, 2007. this is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Date: 19.11.2004
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Consequencs:
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. if an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. the recall began on march 14, 2005. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Date: 14.09.2005
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Module
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.
Consequencs:
Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. an interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in to the dealers to have the idm replaced by letter dated march 13, 2006. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Date: 10.12.2003
Component: Seats > Front Assembly > Recliner
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Notes:
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.
Date: 19.05.2005
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Power Assist > Vacuum > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Date: 11.05.2004
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Retractor
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Date: 07.03.2007
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Consequencs:
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. if an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. the recall began on june 13, 2007. this is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
