1999 Saab 9-3

Safety Recalls & Notices

We found 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Saab 9-3. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Saab dealer to schedule free repairs.

Total
4
safety notices
Units
95
vehicles affected
Recent
Jan 10, 2000
last notice date

Summary

On certain Saab 9-3 convertible and 9-3 hatchback, a failure of the "Easy Entry" cable in the front driver or passenger manual seats can cause the seat fore/aft adjustable mechanism to be unlocked. Correction: Dealers will install a new cable and spring assembly.

Campaign ID:1999167
Units Affected:95
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SAAB·SAAB 9-3·1999 SAAB 9-3

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Campaign ID:36738
Component:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Consequence

WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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SAAB·SAAB 9-3·1999 SAAB 9-3

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE "EASY ENTRY" CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.

Campaign ID:37142
Component:SEATS

Potential Consequence

SINCE THE ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE LAP PORTION OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY, RELEASE OF THE FORE/AFT LOCKING MECHANISM REDUCES THE RESTRAINT CAPABILITY OF THE SAFETY BELTS IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.

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SAAB·SAAB 9-3·1999 SAAB 9-3

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Campaign ID:34572
Component:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Consequence

THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

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SAAB·SAAB 9-3·1999 SAAB 9-3

4 Active Recalls

Requires attention

Recent Activity
2000
1 recall
1999
2 recalls
1998
1 recall
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