2003 Saab 9-3 airbags problems

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · FL

I was driving my 2003 saab 9-3 se convertible to the nearby publix supermarket. The car has never been in an accident or hit. I parked it in the lot with the top down and went into the store for approximately 10 minutes. It was a warm dry day in florida about 85 degrees. I came out and put the key in the ignition and turned it to start the car, and the passenger side airbag exploded for no known reason. I called gm, they took the car to a gm facility and inspected it, and then came back a week later and said the unexplained deployment of the airbag was not a manufacturers defect and they would not repair it. I find that difficult to believe. The airbag should not deploy arbitrarily when the ignition key is turned.

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Airbags · 168,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Takata recall. Driver's seat airbag deployed while waiting at a red light this morning.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Airbags · WA

2003 saab. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

Filed Jun 17, 2017 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I was driving at about 15 - 20 MPH trying to enter hwy I-75. Upon routine braking,the airbag deployed, causing an accident.after I hit the car in front of me,the second airbag deployed. I am hurt. The vehicle was deemed totalled because the airbags deployed, and taken away.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Airbags · ME

Takata recall I was notified by saab in march 2016 that I have takata airbags installed and are subject to recall. It is now six (6) months since the notification. I have had no further communication from saab. I feel that the recall should take place immediately before I get killed from the airbag inflating. Six months should be more than adequate to resolve the problem. I ask that saab be compelled to immediately make the necessary repairs!

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Airbags · CT

Takata recall I do not have a date for or my saab air bag recall. This clearly sends a message about gm. "don't buy gm, and from those companies which place people at risk of air bag failure"

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Airbags · OH

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Airbags · CT

Takata recall...I am advised that there is risk of injury/death due to deployment of air bags. Asking for repair advised today 4/4/2016 by (general motors) they are not now doing/cannot do same. Unacceptable safety.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Airbag malfunction light had come on 4 days prior. I was packed the key was off but still in the ignition. I went to start the car and the side air bags went off.