Home New Cars Used Cars Classifieds Auto Loans Quick Quote
Home >> Auto Recalls >> Saab >> Convertibles >> 2001 Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3 Photos

2001 Saab 9-3
  • Suggested Retail: $4,566.00 - N/A
  • Trade-In Pricing: $2,819.00 - $6,862.00
    		•

    Enter Your ZIP for Used Cars:

    2001 Saab 9-3 Recalls 

    Safety is an important consideration when buying a car. AutoBuyGuide.com is dedicated to providing you with all of the safety and 2001 Saab 9-3 recall information you need to keep your family safe. Search our catalog of official 2001 Saab 9-3 recalls to view all car defects and reports for all submodels. Is your car safe? Check the current 2001 Saab 9-3 recalls listed at AutoBuyGuide.com for your vehicle to find out.
    2001 Saab 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V168000
    Auto Recall Date: 05/18/2001
    Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 43073
    2001 SAAB 9-3 Defect Summary:
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.
    Defect Consequence:
    THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE SUNVISOR SURFACE AND APPLY A NEW AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON BOTH SUNVISORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. 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.
    Notes: SAAB CARS USA, INC.,
    2001 Saab 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V126000
    Auto Recall Date: 04/20/2006
    Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 11886
    2001 SAAB 9-3 Defect Summary:
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
    Defect Consequence:
    OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    Notes: SAAB CARS USA, INC., 06033
    2001 Saab 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V557000
    Auto Recall Date: 11/19/2004
    Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 17394
    2001 SAAB 9-3 Defect Summary:
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
    Defect Consequence:
    OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    Notes: SAAB CARS USA, INC., 15018
    2001 Saab 9-3 Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V399000
    Auto Recall Date: 09/14/2005
    Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
    Estimated Vehicles Affected: 103202
    2001 SAAB 9-3 Defect Summary:
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS.
    Defect Consequence:
    OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE WHAT VERSION IDM IS IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE IDM IF IT IS A VERSION BUILT PRIOR TO THE INTRODUCTION OF QP3. AN INTERIM LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IN OCTOBER 2005, INFORMING THEM OF THE CONDITION. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO THE DEALERS TO HAVE THE IDM REPLACED BY LETTER DATED MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    Notes: SAAB CARS USA, INC., 15021


      Ads by Google
    Nearly New Saab at CarMax
    Actual Prices & Photos of Over 25,000 New & Used Vehicles Online
    www.CarMax.com
    Saab 9-3 Clearance
    Dealers Need to Make Sales Goals. Get Our Special Internet Price!
    DealersClearingLots.com/Saab
    Vehicle Recall Info
    Speak to a California Attorney. Free case review. Call toll-free.
    www.LemonAuto.com
    Cheap Priced Saab
    Buy Cars Way Below Market Value. Save $1000s Off Dealers Price!
    Saab.SecretAutoPrice.com
    2008 Saab 9-3 Overstock
    Find Overstocked Dealers Because They Cut Prices to Clear Their Lot!
    www.Overstock.AutoDiscountGroup.com


    Other Saab Recalls by Model
    • 2008 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1995 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 2007 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1994 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2006 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1994 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 2005 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1993 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2005 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1992 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2004 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1991 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2004 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1990 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2003 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1989 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2003 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1989 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 2002 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1988 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2002 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1988 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 2001 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1987 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2001 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1987 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 2000 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1986 Saab 9000 Recalls
    • 2000 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1986 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 1999 Saab 9-3 Recalls • 1985 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 1999 Saab 9-5 Recalls • 1984 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 1998 Saab 9000 Recalls • 1983 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 1998 Saab 900 Recalls • 1982 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 1997 Saab 900 Recalls • 1981 Saab 900 Recalls
    • 1997 Saab 9000 Recalls • 1980 Saab 99 Recalls
    • 1996 Saab 900 Recalls • 1980 Saab 900 Recalls


    Find a New Car
    Make
    Model
    Zip
     
     
    AutoBuyGuide.com Sponsors

     
     
     
    HomeNew CarsUsed CarsClassifieds Auto LoansQuick Quote
    AutoBuyGuide.com © 2008