2006 SAAB 9-2X Recalls (4)

Campaign:: 11V464000 on 09/07/2011
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:: 09/04/2000 - 11/25/2007
Affected:: 318,215
Defect:: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. the front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
Consequence:: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes:: This is subaru's safety recall number wvx-34.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:: 16V358000 on 05/24/2016
Component:: Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:: 09/25/2005 - 03/30/2006
Affected:: 302,127
Defect:: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy, outback, 2009-2011 legacy, outback, forester, 2006-2011 impreza, tribeca, 2003-2006 baja, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." these vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:: Subaru will notify their owners. general motors will notify saab owners. dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began august 26, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. saab owners may contact gm at 1-800-955-9007. subaru's number for this recall is tka-16.
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.
Campaign:: 16V359000 on 05/24/2016
Component:: Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:: 09/25/2005 - 03/30/2006
Affected:: 146,010
Defect:: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 legacy, outback, 2006-2008 impreza, tribeca, 2006 saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." these vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:: Subaru will notify their owners. general motors will notify saab owners. dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began august 24, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. subaru's number for this recall is tkb-16. note: this notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16v-358 for zone a.
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.
Campaign:: 17V016000 on 01/11/2017
Component:: Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:: 05/30/2005 - 06/29/2006
Affected:: 62,764
Defect:: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 baja, 2006-2008 impreza (including wrx and sti models), tribeca, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:: Subaru will notify their owners. general motors will notify saab owners. dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 8, 2017. subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. saab owners may contact the saab customer assistance center at 1-800-955-9007. subaru's number for this recall is tkc-17.
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.

2006 SAAB 9-2X TSBs (27)

Bulletin:: RB-09240
Component:: 091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. gm bulletin no 09240/saab bulletin no 153-03. a voluntary emission recall involving certain model vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a one way fuel valve located
Bulletin:: 05-09-40-002E
Component:: 151200 seat belts:front:webbing
Summary:: Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-03-07-29-004K
Component:: 102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:: This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
Bulletin:: PI-0754-B
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
Bulletin:: PIC-5260-A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
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:: PIC-5374-D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
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:: 000601026I
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
Bulletin:: 030603004R
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
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:: PIP4786C
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. technician shoul
Bulletin:: PIT5074J
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking
Bulletin:: PIC4707E
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. the vehicle's xm travel link may be inopertive.
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:: PIC5260A
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Bulletin:: PIC5374D
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. the technician is provided in
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.
Bulletin:: PI0373A
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.

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