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2005 Saab 9-5 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2005 Saab 9-5, covering 151,766 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Seats: front assembly: head restraintReported April 9, 2008 · 57,389 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.

Recall number 08V160000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 7, 2007 · 94,377 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Risk
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.

Recall number 07V087000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2005 Saab 9-5 recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2005 Saab 9-5 have?

2, covering seats and fuel system, gasoline.

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