2002 SAAB 9-5 RECALL - #02V006000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM
THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 SAAB 9-5 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/13/2001 - 11/9/2001 |
| Recalled on |
1/11/2002 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/18/2002 |
| # Affected |
2,601 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
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| Description |
THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
THESE KNUCKLES CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE FOR THE CASTING NUMBER. IF THE KNUCKLE WAS IN THE DEFECTIVE BATCH, THE STEERING KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 SAAB 9-5 Recall for WHEELS, HUB
2002 SAAB 9-5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2002 SAAB 9-5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2002 SAAB 9-5 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2002 SAAB 9-5 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, HEAD RESTRAINT
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