SAAB 10/03/16 Recall

Reduced braking performance

SAAB announced a problem with the 10/03/16 affecting a total of 21,613 vehicles.

It has been identified that under certain conditions a valve within the brake servo may have a shortened service life due to high ambient and engine bay temperatures. This could affect the functioning of the servo resulting in reduced braking performance Vehicles built from 07/01/2002 to 03/30/2005 are at risk.

Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve checked and replaced if necessary.

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest SAAB dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other SAAB Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

10/03/16 - Reduced braking performance - May 2006

10/03/16 - Rear axle hub may not be to specification - Jan 2006

10/03/16 - Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail - May 2005

10/03/16 - Steering capability may be affected - Oct 2001

10/05/16 - Steering swivel member concern - Jan 2002

38784 - Handbrake may fail - Dec 2007

38845 - Fuel may leak - fire may occur - Jan 2009

9-3 - Right hand front seat may not lock correctly - Dec 2010

9-3 Four door vehicles only - Seat belt may not retract - Feb 2005

9-5 - Steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision - Dec 2010

9.3 - Possible contamination of brake fluid - Jun 2002

9.3, 9.5, 9000 & MY94 900 - Detachable tow bar may become insecure. - Jan 2003

900 - Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s). - Apr 2003

900 and CV - Unintentional deployment of passenger air bag - Oct 2001

900, 9.3 & 9.5 - Towball came adrift from towbar - Jul 2002

93 Convertible - Possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner. - Mar 2004