SAAB 9-3 2002: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V314000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 9-3 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-09-28 | 2001-10-03 | 2001-10-09 |
Production Dates: 2001-08-16 - 2001-08-27
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1366
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
