NHTSA Recall 05V236000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V236000; Date: May. 19, 2005
If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 SAAB 9-3; 2004 SAAB 9-3; 2005 SAAB 9-3
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 68,654
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on March 17, 2006. Owners should contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 2006
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