1999 SAAB 9-5 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
98V139000 on 06/29/1998
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
01/26/1998 - 06/08/1998
Affected:
39,313
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence:
The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. if an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
Notes:
Owner notificationbegan september 1,1998.owners who do not receive the free alert label with installation instructions within a reasonble time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V006000 on 02/03/2003
Component:
Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Manufactured:
11/25/1997 - 10/09/2002
Affected:
70,726
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, if an owner changes their wheels/tires between summer and winter using a steel wheel in the winter and an alloy wheel in the summer, it is possible for rust and contamination to build up on the wheel hub during the steel wheel usage. if this occurs and the contamination is not removed, it is possible that after the tire change service, some of this contamination could flake or grind away resulting in reduced clamping force of the wheel to the hub. over several seasons, it is possible that this reduced force could result in fractures developing in the wheel bolts due to wheel to hub movement.
Consequence:
These fractures would result in wheel bolt breakage, allowing the wheel to detach from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be contacted by mail and asked whether they change between steel and alloy wheels. if they do engage in this practice, they will be instructed to bring their cars to an authorized dealer. the dealer will remove the wheels, clean any contamination from the wheel and wheel hub, and replace the wheels using new improved bolts with attached washers. owner notification began march 31, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:
Saab recall no. 15013. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 SAAB 9-5 TSBs (33)

Bulletin:
340
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Additional information on verifying key operation. *yc
Bulletin:
870
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Addressing customer complaints with acc panel display. *yc
Bulletin:
4322045ED3
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Replacement of shift lock solenoid. *yc
Bulletin:
367
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Addressing questions regarding radio frequencies. *yc
Bulletin:
300
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on electrical fault tracing. *yc
Bulletin:
8431953
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Procedures on preventing juddering of side windows ( unsmooth operation ) for vehicles up to and including vin x3001194 and w3075121. *yc
Bulletin:
843
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Customer complaint regarding outer door mirror casing coming loose. *tt
Bulletin:
844
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Addressing complaints of wind noise / whistle at 65 mph where the a-pillar meets the roof and windshield. *tt
Bulletin:
835
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Addressing customer complaint of wind noise from front door windows. *tt
Bulletin:
200
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Incorrect engine bearing cap torque specifications. *tt
Bulletin:
3832047
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Information on replacing the anti-theft system siren on vehicles within vin x3000001 - x3001609. *tt
Bulletin:
371
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a sid that displays transmission overheated message or a problem with winter or sport buttons. *tt
Bulletin:
248
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1230, p1240, p1251, p1530, p1614 is found. *tt
Bulletin:
4322038
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign 473 regarding replacement of shift lock solenoid on vehicles within vin serial no. ranges x3000001 - x3023950. *tt
Bulletin:
3832069
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign 484 to replace the anti-theft alarm siren on vehicles within vin serial no. ranges x3000001 - x3001609. *tt
Bulletin:
364
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Some customers may complain that the seat heater switch or seat fan switch will not illuminate or does not appear to be working. *tt
Bulletin:
3712128
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
There have been occasional cases where the wiring harness has come too close to the abs unit on all vehicles within vin x300853 - x3001441. *tt
Bulletin:
8312218
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
In connection with the introduction in production of a new screw for the trunk (boot) lid hinges, a small opening in one of the fastening holes to the water channel was sealed. this opening was used to drain water from the top of the hi
Bulletin:
8552199
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Customer satisfication campaign 827 on replacing the c-pillar trim on all wagon models within vin ranges x3020150 - x3090057. *tt
Bulletin:
3672249
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign 838: disturbances due to wiring harness provisions for cd changer . cars affected are within vin ranges x3020001 - y3046149. *tt
Bulletin:
2482262
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Recall information on replacing engine control module (ecm). *tt
Bulletin:
411
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Experiencing rattling noise heard from clutch disc hub on vehicles with manual gearboxes as from vin x3000655 - x3086621. *tt
Bulletin:
200
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
This bulletin addresses a customer complaint of engine / exhaust noise form a cold engine or when turning a corner. *tt
Bulletin:
471
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding new update kit for manual transmissions. *tt
Bulletin:
211
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
To address an external oil or coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket when no engine overheating or other running complaints have occurred. *tt
Bulletin:
854
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Addressing complaint of noise caused by leaves entering fan housing. *tt
Bulletin:
381
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding customer complaints of test brake lights message deleted from sid replacement units. *tt
Bulletin:
03001
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
A safety defect may exist where changing back and forth between alloy and steel wheels, may cause rust and other contaminants to build up on the mating surface of the wheel hub and cause the wheel bolts to fatigue and possibly break.
Bulletin:
01092006
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Door locks inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
2102554
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Noise from the timing chain and oil sludge in the engine. *kb
Bulletin:
PIC-4089A
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Saab: steering wheel controls inoperative or incorrect function. *pe updated 5/23/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-071511
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Gm: the wipers, turn signals, and power windows are inoperative. 1999-2009 saab 9-5. *rm
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr

Home | Privacy