I called elkins chevrolet in marlton nj as listed on my recall form. I called them two times. The first time they told me the part is not available. I then received a few more recall notices still listing them as the service center. I called again an was then told the only work of chevrolets. Both turned out to be bold faced lies!
2007 Saab 9-3 airbags problems
65 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,125. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- typical mileage
- 61,125
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saab 9-3 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1‑800‑955‑9007 or Saturn customer service at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
Recall number 16V063000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2007 Saab 9-3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 saab 9-3. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags). After contacting malcolm cunningham chevrolet (2031 gordon hwy, augusta, ga), the contact was informed that they did not service saab vehicles. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 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. Two dealers were contacted (sewell cadillac of dallas, dallas, tx, 214‑350‑2000) and (ramey chevrolet in sherman, tx, 903‑893‑4341) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall - received a letter stating that I could go online for a $25 mastercard reward card after I completed repairs on the saab. I completed the repairs. Tried to access the website but it was not a working website. Unable to apply for the reward card.
Airbag recall there was only one store listed on your website for the recall, I called them and they told me that they do not do saab cars
There are multiple issues, as follows, but our concern is that our son has tried repeatedly to get support by calling the numbers on the post cards. We have been unable to get any service as a result of the calls and conversations. He lives on the island of kauai, west of oahu. #1: we must ship the car at our expense if we expect it to get serviced. Gm and saab will not pay for that shipping over or back. They will not pay for a rental car, and regardless of the recall mandate, they still send out bogus information.(example: bay area saab is no longer a saab dealer in san francisco ' but if they were our son would have to pay the transportation over and back to the mainland.) #2: I have also called, and finally got good advice from the gm 800 number representative on the phone who referred me to a point of contact on oahu. There currently is no saab dealership in hawaii, but we have used the former saab dealership (a former owner, has maintained the phone number: 808‑735‑2488) for parts in past years. Fortunately for saab owners, this individual has done all within her power to help oahu owners get the recall but it has been a nightmare for her as well to make all the necessary arrangements. She is a 'poster adult' for responsibility in small business. She and I have exchanged phone calls and e-mails, and I understand that she too is trying to get gm/saab to either pay for off-oahu saab owners to ship their cars over and back to the service provider has arranged for on oahu, or to pay to have qualified techs travel to out islands to service the cars. So far ' no action tbmk. And she is awaiting months for payment for the parts and service provided to oahu owners already. We are requesting a congressional inquiry via congresswoman tulsi gabbard at the same time as this request to inform nthsb that from our perspective, the recall is failing.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Romeo chevrolet was contacted and informed the contact that they could not perform the repair because they were not an authorized service center. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive due to the recall being a precaution. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall: why does the airbag recall not include the passenger side airbag for my car? The driver side airbag was replaced yesterday in my car pursuant to the recall, but not the passenger side airbag. Doesn't the passenger side airbag present a danger to the passenger if it spontaneously deploys?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim recall notice from the manufacturer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2007 Saab 9-3 airbags
Does the 2007 Saab 9-3 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Saab 9-3, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Saab 9-3 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,125 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saab 9-3 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V063000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saab 9-3 have bad airbags?
The Saab 9-3 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (87 complaints), 2008 (71 complaints) and 2007 (65 complaints).
Other 2007 Saab 9-3 problems
Engine 24Suspension 24Brakes 13Electrical 12Seat belts 7Fuel system 6Seats 5Acceleration 4Steering 4Body 3Transmission 3Lights 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1Tires 1Visibility 1
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