2003 Saab 9-3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 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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• 05V236000May 19, 200568,654 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2003–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 04V540000Oct 20, 200412,249 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2003

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.

  Possible consequence: If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it can be restarted immediately.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the engine management system. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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• 04V226000May 11, 200431,335 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Saab 9-3 2003–2004

  Reported issue: Some sport sedans were built with seat belt retractors that were damaged during the manufacturing process. If damaged, over time, the automatic tensioning system (ats) cable in the seat belt retractor could break causing the belt webbing to not retract.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA08026Front Suspension Coil Spring FractureClosed · Dec 22, 2008
• PE08051Front suspension coil spring fractureClosed · Aug 28, 2008
• EA04008ENGINE STALLClosed · Mar 19, 2004
• PE03059ENGINE STALLClosed · Dec 30, 2003

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