2003-2005 Saab 9-3 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 19, 2005. It covers about 68,654 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 68,654
- reported
- May 19, 2005
- owners notified
- Mar 17, 2006
- related complaints
- 31
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners should contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 05V236000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 05V236000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Saab 9-3 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 05V236000, reported on May 19, 2005, covers about 68,654 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V236000?
Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners 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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