2012 Saab 9-4X
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2012 Saab 9-4X. Newest first.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011805This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11005311This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11001971This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 10254207No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10250085Seat Belt Extender Availability
- 10250082Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247209Rear Toe Link Adjuster Lock Nut Torque
- 10247208Rear Toe Link Adjuster Lock Nut Torque
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246983Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
- 10246982Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
- 10246963Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
- 10246956Poor Remote Transmitter Range/Remote Start Or TPM Indicator On
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246634Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
- 10246632PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
- 10246630GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
- 10246619Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246618Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246617Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246616Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246615Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246614Vehicle Software Enhancements
- 10246595Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
- 10246593Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
- 10246572Seat Belt Extender Availability
- 10246569Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
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