2003–2005 Saab 9-3 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners should 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
- 05V236000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15019 / 05057
- Manufacturer
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 68,654
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-955-9007
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 17, 2006
- Built
- Jul 1, 2002 – Jun 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.