2004 SAAB 9-3 Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 03V514000 on 12/10/2003
Component:: Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:: 10/31/2002 - 11/29/2003
Affected:: 1,658
Defect:: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence:: This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. if either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. the dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes:: Saab recall no. 15014.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:: 04V226000 on 05/11/2004
Component:: Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:: 05/31/2003 - 09/29/2003
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:: 05V236000 on 05/24/2005
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 05/31/2003 - 07/30/2004
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:: 10V043000 on 02/17/2010
Component:: Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:: 08/31/2003 - 05/29/2004
Affected:: 14,126
Defect:: General motors is recalling certain model year 2004 saab 9-3 sedans. some of these vehicles were produced with front seat belt retractors that, over time, could fail to retract.
Consequence:: Using a seat belt that has not retracted, and in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the driver side retractor free of charge. if the front passenger retractor were to fail to retract, gm will replace the front passenger retractor free of charge under a special coverage that will be released for the same population for 10 years from new vehicle date of sale. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact saab at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. note: in june 2014, gm expanded the special coverage from 10 years to be for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Notes:: Gm's recall no. e090273.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> .
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> .
Campaign:: 14V318000 on 06/11/2014
Component:: Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:: 07/29/2003 - 07/08/2004
Affected:: 28,789
Defect:: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 saab 9-3 convertible vehicles manufactured july 30, 2003, to february 15, 2011. in the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.
Consequence:: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2015. owners may contact saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. gm's number for this recall is 14222. note: special coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 SAAB 9-3 TSBs (31)

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:: 0311248
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Incorrect wiring diagram in wis 2003-3. *tt
Bulletin:: 5512439
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Handbrake lever jamming/cannot be lowered. *mr
Bulletin:: 8312464
Component:: 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:: No central locking switch on passenger side. *tt
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:: 3652466
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Change in sps programming. *eh
Bulletin:: 8522484
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: The back of the seat cannot be folded forward. *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:: 8812529
Component:: 162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:: Updating the hood system. *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:: 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:: 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:: 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:: PIP5094A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
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:: 030604017I
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
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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