Recall 05V236000: 2003–2005 Saab 9-3

Report received

May 19, 2005

Manufacturer

Saab cars usa, inc.

Potentially affected

68,654vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

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

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.

Possible consequence

If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Saab 9-3212 complaints
• 2004 Saab 9-3207 complaints
• 2005 Saab 9-395 complaints