NHTSA Complaint #11152748 — 2005 SAAB 9-2X

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11152748
Vehicle	2005 SAAB 9-2X
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 19, 2018
Date Filed	November 16, 2018
Mileage	130,250 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM FAILED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE CONTROL ARMS WERE SUBJECT TO A RECALL IN 2012 (WHICH WAS PERFORMED BY A SAAB DEALERSHIP AT 99,992 MILES). AFTER THE FAILURE, A SPOKESPERSON FOR THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CONTROL ARMS WERE NOT REPLACED, BUT RATHER A CLEAR RUST PROOFING AGENT WAS APPLIED BY A SUBCONTRACTOR.

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