Recall 01V314000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2002-2002 SAAB 9-3
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,366 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V314000 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,366 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.
Safety Consequence
THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND FALL OFF RESULTING IN A SUDDEN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V473000 | 2012 SAAB 9-4X | SUSPENSION:REAR | 380,498 | |
| 20V001000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 258,813 | |
| 20V002000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 127,547 | |
| 20V003000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 111,562 | |
| 17V016000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 62,764 | |
| 16V063000 | 2006 SAAB 9-5 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 113,716 | |
| 16V359000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 146,010 | |
| 16V358000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 302,127 | |
| 15V519000 | 2008 SAAB 9-7X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 | |
| 14V318000 | 2006 SAAB 9-3 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 28,789 |