2000 SAAB 9-3 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 01V168000 on 05/22/2001
Component:: Air bags
Manufactured:: 09/26/1999 - 07/06/2000
Affected:: 43,073
Defect:: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the air bag alert labels may not be permanently affixed as required by this standard.
Consequence:: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Correction:: Dealers will clean the sunvisor surface and apply a new air bag alert label on both sunvisors. owner notification began july 30, 2001. 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:: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:: 05V399000 on 09/13/2005
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:module
Manufactured:: 05/31/1999 - 06/29/2000
Affected:: 103,202
Defect:: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.
Consequence:: Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. an interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in to the dealers to have the idm replaced by letter dated march 13, 2006. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:: Saab recall no. 05087.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2000 SAAB 9-3 TSBs (30)

Bulletin:: 0119041
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: Service information regarding the 2000 vehicle identification number. *tt
Bulletin:: 0129042
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: 2000 model code information instituted by saab cars usa, inc. as an internal short-hand identifier system for car inventory control, ordering and technical follow-up. *tt
Bulletin:: 100
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information on pre-delivery inspection times for 2000 models. *tt
Bulletin:: 1139044
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Subject regarding service intervals for electrical, engine and engine compartment. *tt
Bulletin:: 475
Component:: 021500 suspension:front:control arm
Summary:: Some customers may complain that they detect a vibration during acceleration at 40 - 55 mph on models up to vin 72018748, y7006294. *tt
Bulletin:: 2912217ED3
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Some vehicles within certain vin ranges may exhibit a sticking check valve for the crankcase ventilation, pressurizing the crankcase, and forcing engine oil into the combustion chamber and / or the flow of coolant through the turbo unit may
Bulletin:: 300
Component:: 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:: Some vehicles may exhibit a trunk that does not lock when the alarm is set. *tt
Bulletin:: 870
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Customer may comment on a rattle from the engine area, heard on acceleration, deceleration, and sometimes when starting the vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:: 2482261
Component:: 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:: Subject regarding campaign instructions for recall 724 on replacing the engine control module (ecm). *tt
Bulletin:: 471
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Subject regarding new update kit for manual transmissions. *tt
Bulletin:: 8112295
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: Some convertible models up to and including vin 17004113 may exhibit a soft top that may stop halfway during closing or opening and the sid unit shows a check soft top message. *tt
Bulletin:: 8452282
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: On some viggen models from m99 to m01 vin 17016680, the outer brackets of the rear spoiler can warp, causing the spoiler to vibrate and rattle. *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:: 3699035
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Customer satisfaction campaign 15402 regarding replacement of onstar vehicle interface unit (viu). *tt
Bulletin:: 632
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Addressing customer complaints of popping noise from front suspension. *tt
Bulletin:: 2912494
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Reduced performance and diagnostic trouble codes for the turbo control valve. *eh
Bulletin:: 2102554
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Noise from the timing chain and oil sludge in the engine. *kb
Bulletin:: 08-089
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
Bulletin:: 08089-B
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-10-08-50-003B
Component:: 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
Summary:: General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Bulletin:: PIC-5050-A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:: PIC-4935-E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
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
Bulletin:: 000601012F
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Bulletin:: PI1394A
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Bulletin:: PIC4935E
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
Bulletin:: PIC5050A
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
Bulletin:: PIT5389A
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
Bulletin:: PIT5485B
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
Bulletin:: PIT5485A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.

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