2003 Saab 9-3 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.
💥 The risk
If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it CAN be restarted immediately.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will update the engine management system. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V540000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSC15419
- Manufacturer
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 12,249
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-955-9007
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 15, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM/saab customer satisfaction no. Csc 15419.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.