2004 Saab 9-5 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Saab 9-5. 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.

• 08V160000Apr 9, 200857,389 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
  Covers: Saab 9-5 2002–2008

  Reported issue: Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

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