Recall 02V006000: 2002 Saab 9-5

Report received

Jan 4, 2002

Manufacturer

Saab cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

2,601vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.

Possible consequence

These knuckles can break, resulting in possible loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle for the casting number. If the knuckle was in the defective batch, the steering knuckle will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2002. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Saab 9-565 complaints