Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Knuckle Castings On Certain Passenger Vehicles May Have Been Contaminated During The Casting Process.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
43960
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V006000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
Effect Of Defect
These Knuckles Can Break, Resulting In Possible Loss Of Steering Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Steering Knuckle For The Casting Number. If The Knuckle Was In The DefeCTIve Batch, The Steering Knuckle Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During January 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Saab At 1-800-955-9007.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010913
End Of Manufacture
20011109
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2601
Date Owners Notified
20020118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020104