Recalls for your 2006 Saab 9-3

Recalls for 2006 Saab 9-3

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DEFECT #1 - 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 .

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR


Posted on: 2014-06-12
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 saab 9-3 convertible vehicles manufactured july 30, 2003, to february 15, 2011.  In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge.  The recall began on october 6, 2015.  Owners may contact saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007.  Gm's number for this recall is 14222.  Note: special coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2016-02-03
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured may 31, 2002, to february 15, 2011, 2006-2009 saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured june 7, 2005, to may 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 saturn astra vehicles manufactured april 11, 2007, to july 24, 2008.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on saturn astra vehicles, free of charge.  Remedy parts are currently unavailable.  Owners were notified of the recall on march 23, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000.  Gm's number for this recall is 28810.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.