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: 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.
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: 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: 18.02.2010
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Retractor
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
General motors is recalling certain model year 2004 saab 9-3 sedans. some of these vehicles were produced with front seat belt retractors that, over time, could fail to retract.
Consequencs:
Using a seat belt that has not retracted, and in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the driver side retractor free of charge. if the front passenger retractor were to fail to retract, gm will replace the front passenger retractor free of charge under a special coverage that will be released for the same population for 10 years from new vehicle date of sale. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact saab at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. note: in june 2014, gm expanded the special coverage from 10 years to be for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Date: 12.06.2014
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Retractor
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 saab 9-3 convertible vehicles manufactured july 30, 2003, to february 15, 2011. in the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. gm's number for this recall is 14222. note: special coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
