Ikon Auto - Manufacturer Recall Data Copyright 2006 Ikon Auto en-us Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls 1440 Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. the front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
Consequence: a broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Manufactured between: 09/05/2000 and 11/26/2007
Recall Date: 09/06/2011
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or currently registered in, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new york, pennsylvania, vermont, wisconsin, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, maine, minnesota, missouri, new jersey, ohio, rhode island, west virginia and the district of columbia. the front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent.
Consequence: a broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action: subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Manufactured between: 09/05/2000 and 11/26/2007
Recall Date: 09/06/2011
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications.
Consequence: the subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
Action: saab will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2011. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2010 and 10/31/2010
Recall Date: 01/19/2011
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications.
Consequence: the subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
Action: saab will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2011. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2010 and 10/31/2010
Recall Date: 01/19/2011
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: 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.
Consequence: if this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Action: dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2004 and 03/31/2005
Recall Date: 05/19/2005
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: general motors is recalling certain model year 2004 saab 9-3 sedans. some of these vehicles were produced with front seat belt retractors that, over time, could fail to retract.
Consequence: using a seat belt that has not reteracted, and in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Action: dealers will replace the driver side retractor free of charge. if the front passenger retractor were to fail to retract, gm will replace the front passenger retractor free of charge under a special coverage that will be released for the same population for 10 years from new vehicle date of sale. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010. owners may contact saab at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Manufactured between: 09/01/2003 and 05/30/2004
Recall Date: 02/18/2010
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: 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.
Consequence: if this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Action: dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 07/31/2004
Recall Date: 05/19/2005
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: some sport sedans were built with seat belt retractors that were damaged during the manufacturing process. if damaged, over time, the automatic tensioning system (ats) cable in the seat belt retractor could break causing the belt webbing to not retract.
Consequence: in the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.
Action: dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 09/30/2003
Recall Date: 05/11/2004
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence: this could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Action: dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. if either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. the dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 11/01/2002 and 11/30/2003
Recall Date: 12/10/2003
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Action: dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 07/01/2007 and 02/28/2008
Recall Date: 04/09/2008
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Action: dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 07/01/2006 and 06/30/2007
Recall Date: 04/09/2008
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Action: dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2005 and 07/31/2006
Recall Date: 04/09/2008
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Action: dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 04/01/2004 and 10/30/2005
Recall Date: 04/09/2008
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
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.
Action: 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 june 13, 2007. this is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2004 and 10/31/2005
Recall Date: 03/07/2007
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Action: dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 07/01/2003 and 06/30/2004
Recall Date: 04/09/2008
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
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.
Action: 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 june 13, 2007. this is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04v557 and 06v126. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Manufactured between: 06/01/2003 and 07/31/2004
Recall Date: 03/07/2007
http://www.ikonauto.com - posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST by Ikon Auto ]]> http://www.ikonauto.com/recalls/saab_recalls.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:08:43 EST Automobile Recalls country:usa