SAAB 9-3 2002: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

 
Make : SAAB Model : 9-3 Year : 2002
Build Dates : 2001-08-16 - 2001-08-27
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V314000
Date Owner's Notified: 2001-09-28 Date Received by ODI: 2001-10-03 Date Added to Database: 2001-10-09
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1366
Summary:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.
Consequence:
      THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND FALL OFF RESULTING IN A SUDDEN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy:
      ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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