2006 SAAB 9-3 Recalls (3)

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:
06/15/2005 - 07/10/2006
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.
Campaign:
16V063000 on 02/02/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
05/30/2002 - 02/14/2011
Affected:
113,716
Defect:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured may 31, 2002, to february 15, 2011, 2006-2009 saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured june 7, 2005, to may 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 saturn astra vehicles manufactured april 11, 2007, to july 24, 2008. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on saturn astra vehicles, free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2017. owners may contact saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. gm's number for this recall is 28810.
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 9-3 TSBs (39)

Bulletin:
1750177
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Abs brake svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative. *ak
Bulletin:
3832
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Abs, red brake ,svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative. *ak updated 1/30/08. *nj
Bulletin:
PIT-3914
Component:
251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Summary:
Unwanted stability activation slow speeds. *ak updated 11/17/10. *pe
Bulletin:
3712649
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Replacement of speed sensor wiring harness. *kb
Bulletin:
04012008
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Fuel pump/fuel gauge diagnosis/replacement. *nj
Bulletin:
07-053
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-fuel tank filler cap. vehicle may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly or the fuel tank cap won't come off or
Bulletin:
07-053
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-fuel tank filler cap. a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly, or the fuel tank cap won't come off, or is broken. csc lett
Bulletin:
SB-07053
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
General motors: some vehicles may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly, or fuel tank cap won't come off, or is broken. these conditions may also cause the illumination of the malfunction indicator light (mil
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-3885H
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Saab: sir light on and b009200, b009205, or b009205 stored-keywords. technician may find a b0092xx stored in acm/sd (airbag control module). it is intermittent in nature. passenger presence system (pps) is a new feature for 2006. shoul
Bulletin:
PIC-5197
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Saab: rear light message with no dtc. rear position light failure and or brake light failure. a bulb failure indication will be shown in sid/dic (saab information display). typically no dtc will be stored. combi/5 door only. *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:
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:
PN-128
Component:
033110 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Saab: using by replacing check valve, vacuum pipe can be serviced. *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:
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:
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.
Bulletin:
18NA094
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on takata air bag completion rate improvement program - applicable to gm recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 17009, 28810 and 28811

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