2004 SAAB 9-3 RECALL - #05V236000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2004 SAAB 9-3 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2003 - 7/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
5/25/2005 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/17/2006 |
| # Affected |
68,654 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. |
| Notes |
SAAB RECALL NO. 15019 (GM RECALL NO. 05057).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236. |
| See also |
2004 SAAB 9-3 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2004 SAAB 9-3 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2004 SAAB 9-3 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2004 SAAB 9-3 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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