NHTSA recall 02V006000
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Saab 9-5
Reported Jan 4, 20022,601 vehicles affectedSAAB CARS USA, INC.Built Sep 13, 2001 – Nov 9, 2001
The defect
The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.
The risk
These knuckles can break, resulting in possible loss of steering control.
The remedy
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.