SAAB 9-3 1999: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V362000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 9-3 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-30 | 1999-12-29 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1998-12-15 - 1999-07-16
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 718
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 424
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
SAAB RECALL NO. 718.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 2000.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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'.
