1999 Saab 9-3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Saab 9-3. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V362000Dec 29, 1999424 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Saab 9-3 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake reservoir label was omitted. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems."

  Possible consequence: Without this label, someone may use the incorrect specification brake fluid, get dirt into the reservoir, or allow moisture into the brake fluid, resulting in less effective braking and possibly a crash.

  Remedy: Owners will be mailed labels and installation instructions.

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• 99V246000Sep 13, 19995,132 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Saab 9-3 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Failures of the "easy entry" cable in the front driver or passenger manual seats can cause the seat fore/aft adjustable mechanism to be unlocked.

  Possible consequence: Since the anchor points for the lap portion of the front safety belts are attached to the seat assembly, release of the fore/aft locking mechanism reduces the restraint capability of the safety belts in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new cable and spring assembly.

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• 98V139000Jun 23, 199839,313 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Saab 9-3 1999, 900 1997–1998, 9000 1997–1998 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE05017Engine stall/ engine compartment firesClosed · Apr 7, 2005

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