Recalls: Saab Mk.1 9-3 Convertible
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Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Saab Mk.1 9-3 Convertible
- In October 1999, a recall was issued for Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles with manually adjusted seats. In these vehicles, the easy-entry feature could result in the front seats not locking in the fore/aft positions. The affected vehicles had identification numbers in the range W7050001 to W7056548 and X7000001 to X7024338 (PRA 1999/4096).
- In December 1999, a recall was issued for Saab Mk.1 9-3 Convertible vehicles to replace the spare wheel label – located on the B-pillar – because it contained incorrect tyre information (PRA 1999/4173).
- In December 1999, a recall was issued for Saab 9-3 Viggen editions due to a warning label not being fitted to these vehicles – the label specifies the correct type of brake fluid for the braking system (PRA 2000/4202).
- In October 2001, a recall was issued for 2002 model year Saab 9-3 vehicles. In these vehicles, the tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened sufficiently during production – should the nut come loose, this could affect steering capabilities (PRA 2001/5024).
- In May 2002, a recall was issued for 2002 model year Saab 9-3 vehicles. Due to a problem with the chromating process, the front brake caliper piston may release hydrogen gas into the brake system – this could result in reduced or lost braking capabilities (PRA 2002/5392).
- In April 2004, a recall was issued for Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured between 1998 and 2003. In these vehicles, two nuts were deleted and – where a tow bar has been fitted – heavy trailer loads may distort and weaken the rear bumper bar to which the tow bar is fitted (PRA 2004/6945).
- In April 2005, a recall was issued for 2001 and 2002 model year Saab 9-3 Convertibles due to fuel pump retaining tabs that were damaged during the manufacturing process – this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump, resulting in fuel leakage (PRA 2005/7695).
Problems and faults: Saab Mk.1 9-3 Convertible
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