Saab 43960 (2002) – 02V006000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard