Spindle: armRecall 02V-006 · 2002 Saab 9-5

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 02V-006 covers 2,601 2002 Saab 9-5 for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,6011 model

ReportedJan 4, 2002Owners notified Jan 18, 2002

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS.

The risk

THESE KNUCKLES CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE FOR THE CASTING NUMBER. IF THE KNUCKLE WAS IN THE DEFECTIVE BATCH, THE STEERING KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9-52002

Built from September 13, 2001 to November 9, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.