NHTSA Recall 01V314000

NHTSA Campaign Id 01V314000; Date: Oct. 3, 2001

The nut could loosen and fall off resulting in a sudden reduction or loss of steering control.

Recalled Vehicles:

2002 SAAB 9-3

Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Affected Units:: 1,366

Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rod end retaining nuts may not have been properly tightened at the factory.

How to Fix:

All vehicles will be inspected and corrected prior to customer delivery. No owner notification will be required.

Recall Notes:

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 2001

Also see:

All recalls of SAAB vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.