Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V236000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 06/01/2003 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 68654 | 03/17/2006 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 05/19/2005 | 05/25/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/12/2006 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Brake failure. resulted in collision. dealership identified failed brake components and replaced the master cylinder, abs manifold, brake pads and rotors. claim was made to saab/gm, claim# 513166, and warranty covered the brake repairs. they settled in full for the substitute transportation and collision deductible but only offered a percentage of the insurer's collision repair payments. this could result in an adverse policy rating for the commercial account. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 11/17/2003 | 766 | 2 | |
| While driving at 5 mph and leaving a shopping mall consumer depressed the brakes, and seconds later the traction control failure light came on. vehicle stalled, and could not be started. vehicle had been to the dealer twice, who replaced the t6ecm or main computer.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 6500 | 08/01/2004 | |
| Faulty installation at factory of brake line resulting in rubbing of the line until loss of all fluid and braking ability. potentially fatal result as all braking is lost without warning. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 8000 | 4 | 02/21/2004 |
| Defect in braking system causing uneven wear on front brakes. eventually the one side is worn down completely causing brake failure. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 8000 | 4 | 02/21/2004 |
| Defect in braking system causing uneven wear on front brakes. eventually the one side is worn down completely causing brake failure. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Saab with defective brakes customer wants to be reimbursed for the whole cost of repairs*cc the consumer stated the brake booster valve can fail prematurely. the brakes worked only with extreme hard pressure. goodyear informed the consumer the part that was being replaced on the brakes was recalled. the manufacturer only reimbursed the consumer $46.00 for the actual part. *jb | |||
| 03/27/2004 | 1 | 03/21/2004 | |
| Recall notice from saab regarding defective brakes. dealer doesn't have parts to fix. saab says there is nothing they can do. *jb | |||