2003 SAAB 9-3 Recalls (5)

Campaign:: 04V226000 on 05/11/2004
Component:: Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:: 06/30/2002 - 06/29/2003
Affected:: 31,335
Defect:: Some sport sedans were built with seat belt retractors that were damaged during the manufacturing process. if damaged, over time, the automatic tensioning system (ats) cable in the seat belt retractor could break causing the belt webbing to not retract.
Consequence:: In the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:: Saab recall no. 15017. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:: 04V540000 on 11/09/2004
Component:: Engine and engine cooling
Affected:: 12,249
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.
Consequence:: If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it can be restarted immediately.
Correction:: Dealers will update the engine management system. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:: Gm/saab customer satisfaction no. csc 15419.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.
Campaign:: 05V236000 on 05/24/2005
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 06/30/2002 - 06/29/2003
Affected:: 68,654
Defect:: Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to elevated temperatures. this could result in sudden loss of power brake assist, usually with little or no warning.
Consequence:: If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Correction:: Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:: Saab recall no. 15019 (gm recall no. 05057).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Campaign:: 07V087000 on 03/07/2007
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 04/30/2002 - 05/30/2003
Affected:: 94,377
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Saab recall no. 07052 (15018, 06033). 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.
Campaign:: 11E009000 on 02/27/2011
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:: 4,887
Defect:: Ti automotive is recalling certain fuel pumps, part numbers tu456 and tu303, sold under various brand names as aftermarket and replacement equipment for the motor vehicles listed above. the defective fuel pump may seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition.
Consequence:: A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use.
Correction:: Ti automotive will notify owners of record and will replace any defective fuel pump with a new or reworked fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2011. owners may contact ti automotive at 1-866-867-3759 or log on to www.recallresponse.com.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket and replacement fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2003 SAAB 9-3 TSBs (42)

Bulletin:: 3652399
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Time for service message will display prematurely. *tt
Bulletin:: 311
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: 2003 recommended replacement batteries. *tt
Bulletin:: 15417
Component:: 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:: Customer satisfaction campaign 15417 drive shaft replacement. *tt
Bulletin:: 3912409
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Update of onstar system, english version. campaign and modification instructions. *tt
Bulletin:: 700
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: In response to inquires concerning use of 9-5 snow tire/wheel combination on the '03 9-3 sport sedan, saab has informed that even though hub size and bolt patterns are identical, the wheel offset differs on the 9-3 sport sedan as compared t
Bulletin:: 100
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Garage door opener programming. frequently asked questions. *tt
Bulletin:: 4712421
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: Gearbox is sluggish, specifically during shifting from 1st to 2nd and from 3rd to 2nd gear. *tt
Bulletin:: 4402425
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: With the shift up from 2nd to 3rd gear, the automatic transmission can be springy in drive for a short period. technical service bulletin and notification letter to dealers and service managers. *tt
Bulletin:: 2482423
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Diagnostic trouble code p0638 and/or p1682, disloged pins in h42-2. *tt
Bulletin:: 020604
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Onstar software update and low battery complaints. *tt
Bulletin:: 5512439
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Handbrake lever jamming/cannot be lowered. *mr
Bulletin:: 6412468
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Noise with steering wheel turning. *tt
Bulletin:: 44024253
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Automatic transmission sprintiness in drive and jerkiness with shift up. *eh
Bulletin:: 8312429
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Remote control does not work. *eh
Bulletin:: 39124092
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Update of onstar english version. *eh
Bulletin:: 2912494
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Reduced performance and diagnostic trouble codes for the turbo control valve. *eh
Bulletin:: 4402498
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: General fault diagnosis for automatic transmission. *eh
Bulletin:: 02062004
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Onstar software update and low battery complaints. *eh
Bulletin:: 02042004
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Additional procedure for disconnecting battery power to telematics unit. *eh
Bulletin:: 03022004
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Onstar malfunction message on sid and dtc u1500 08 set in cu/pu. *eh
Bulletin:: 8532479
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: Replacement of front seat belt. *eh
Bulletin:: 15017
Component:: 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:: Seat belt retractors that may have been damaged during the supplier's manufacturing processing. recall campaign 15017 front seat belt replacement. *tt
Bulletin:: 8122532
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Updating the software for sunroof pinch protection. *tt
Bulletin:: 06081
Component:: 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:: Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank cap. *kb
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:: MI-811-2716
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. under certain circumstances control module's analogue inputs may produce invalid signal. this means the soft top's control module does not function as intended. difficultie
Bulletin:: PIC-4603A
Component:: 181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Summary:: Saab: accelerator pedal position sensor dtcs set in ecm 2003-2009 saab. app sensor dtc's of p2122-00, p2123-00, p2126-00, p2127-00, p2128-00, and/or p2138-00 in the ecm. these dtc's may be very intermittent and are difficult to reproduce
Bulletin:: MI-731-2726
Component:: 021210 suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Summary:: Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. on certain vehicles, particles of gravel or stones may collect between the coil spring and the lower spring seat causing the spring to corrode. this corrosion may weaken
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:: PIC5088F
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
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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