NHTSA recall 05V236000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 05V236000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 15019 / 05057 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Reported | 2005-05-19 |
| Owners notified | 2006-03-17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 68654 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The 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.
Notes
SAAB RECALL NO. 15019 (GM RECALL NO. 05057).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
| 2003 SAAB 9-3 | Built 2002-07-01 to 2003-06-30. |
|---|---|
| 2004 SAAB 9-3 | Built 2003-06-01 to 2004-07-31. |
| 2005 SAAB 9-3 | Built 2004-06-01 to 2005-03-31. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 3832 | 2006-02-22. Service bulletin. ABS, RED BRAKE ,SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *AK UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ |
|---|---|
| 5512439 | 2004-05-03. Service bulletin. HANDBRAKE LEVER JAMMING/CANNOT BE LOWERED. *MR |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.