2003 SAAB 9-3 Recall 47550 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V236000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	15019 / 05057
Make:	Saab
Model:	9-3
Year:	2003
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturers Involved:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	07/01/2002
End Date Of Manufacturing:	06/30/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	68654
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	03/17/2006
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/19/2005
Date Added To File:	05/25/2005
Defect 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 Summary:	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.
Further 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.

2003 Saab 9-3 Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Recall