Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V314000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-10-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V314000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,366
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-03
Owners notified
2001-09-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.

Safety risk

THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND FALL OFF RESULTING IN A SUDDEN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
SAAB 9-32002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.