2002 Saab 9-3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2002 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.

• 07V087000Mar 7, 200794,377 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2002–2003, 9-5 2001–2005, 9-3 Convertible 2000

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.

  Possible consequence: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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• 05V399000Sep 14, 2005103,202 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Module
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2000–2002, 9-5 2000–2002

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.

  Possible consequence: Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. Engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. An interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. Parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in to…

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• 04V557000Nov 19, 200417,394 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2001–2002, 9-3 Convertible 2001–2002

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.

  Possible consequence: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on march 14, 2005. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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• 01V314000Oct 3, 20011,366 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2002

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rod end retaining nuts may not have been properly tightened at the factory.

  Possible consequence: The nut could loosen and fall off resulting in a sudden reduction or loss of steering control.

  Remedy: All vehicles will be inspected and corrected prior to customer delivery. No owner notification will be required.

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NHTSA investigations

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

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