2002 Saab 9-5 recall: arm

Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 4, 2002. It covers about 2,601 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,601
reported: Jan 4, 2002
owners notified: Jan 18, 2002
related complaints: 2

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

What is wrong: The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.
Risk: These knuckles can break, resulting in possible loss of steering control.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 02V006000

Affected vehicles

Saab 9-5 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.

2002 Saab 9-5

Questions about recall 02V006000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Saab 9-5 arm?

Yes. Recall 02V006000, reported on January 4, 2002, covers about 2,601 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V006000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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