Saab 9-3 recalls

It has been established that due to a process problem at a sub supplier the right hand side front seat recliner mechanism may fail. This will result in that the back-rest can't be moved back into the locking position. The condition is very obvious but if ignored and the vehicle is involved in a crash the seat belt which is integral to the seat structure will not restrain the occupant as designed.

Fix: The seat should be inspected and if necessary replaced.

121 vehicles

It has been identified that due to a manufacturing deviation the handbrake cables on certain 9-3s may deform under load. Should this occur a reduced or non-existent handbrake force will ensue.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake cables replaced with quality assured items.

320 vehicles

It has been identified that under certain conditions a valve within the brake servo may have a shortened service life due to high ambient and engine bay temperatures. This could affect the functioning of the servo resulting in reduced braking performance

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve checked and replaced if necessary.

21,613 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2002 to 30 Mar 2005

The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.

571 vehicles

The fuel pipe plastic retaining tabs mounted on the fuel pump may fail and possibly result in a fuel leak.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new securing bracket made of steel to hold the fuel pipes in place.

7,124 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2001 to 1 Feb 2002

The front seat belt retractors may malfunction with the effect that the spooled out portion of the webbing will not retract.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the seat front seat belts replaced.

9,322 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2003 to 1 Oct 2004

As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for a check on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicles equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.

405 vehicles