5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2005-05-25
Description
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.
Consequence
If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2004-05-12
Description
Some sport sedans were built with seat belt retractors that were damaged during the manufacturing process. If damaged, over time, the automatic tensioning system (ats) cable in the seat belt retractor could break causing the belt webbing to not retract.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab recall no. 15017. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2004-11-10
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.
Consequence
If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it can be restarted immediately.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the engine management system. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
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.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2007-03-08
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Consequence
Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab recall no. 07052 (15018, 06033). Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2011-02-28
Description
Ti automotive is recalling certain fuel pumps, part numbers tu456 and tu303, sold under various brand names as aftermarket and replacement equipment for the motor vehicles listed above. The defective fuel pump may seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition.
Consequence
A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use.
Corrective Action
Ti automotive will notify owners of record and will replace any defective fuel pump with a new or reworked fuel pump free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2011. Owners may contact ti automotive at 1-866-867-3759 or log on to www.recallresponse.com.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket and replacement fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .