Saab 9000 1992

• Recall 9458 [USA]: This corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ecm) and cause corrosion on portions of the ecm printer circuit boards.
  dealers will inspect the exterior of the ecm. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ecm. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ecm and install a cover over the new ecm.
  owner notification began july 5, 1999.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 18846 [USA]: The corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of abs and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can result in extended braking distances.
  Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.
  dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the abs pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. Pressure switches with corroded connectors will be replaced.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with "mk ii" anti-lock braking system (abs) brakes.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact saab at 1-800-955-9007. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17562 [USA]: Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.
  During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
  dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
  system: engine cooling system. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with engine oil coolers.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defects or noncompliance, please contact saab service center at 1-800-955-9007. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 19692 [USA]: Fuel leaks may result in a fire if an ignition sourceis present.
  The fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.
  the fuel filler and fuel ventilation hoses will be replaced with new hoses. The five securing hose clamps will be replaced by a new type with a shield that prevents damage to the hose when tightened.
  system: fuel; fuel systems.Vehicle description: passenger cars.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact saab service center at 1-800-955-9007. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall R/1995/045 [UK]: Loss of brake pressure and/or abs facility
  As a result of water penetration corrosion may be present on the brake pressure warning switch connection. This could result in the loss of braking system pressure and may also negate the abs function.
  recall the affected vehicles and check the warning switch connections for signs of corrosion. If corrosion is present on the connector this will be changed and the switch terminals will be treated with a protective agent. Where corrosion is pres

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• Recall R/1994/064 [UK]: Defective brake light switch
  The brake light switch may stick in the "on" or "off" position.
  recall the affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the brake light switch with a quality assured unit.

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• Recall R/1999/054 [UK]: Possible inadverent deployment of air bag
  The ecu controlling the airbag and seat belt tensioner functions may be affected by the ingress of moisture. Should corrosion subsequently occur in the printed circuit this could result in malfunction of these systems and in extreme cases cause inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seat belt tensioners.
  affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement where necessary of the airbag/seat belt tensioner control module.

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• Recall 1999114 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the air bag electronic control module and cause corrosion on portions of the ecm printer circuit boards. This condition can, in extreme cases, create open connections in circuits controlling air bag deployment with the possibility of inadvertent air bag and/or pretensioner deployment. Correction: dealers will inspect the electronic control module and install a protective cover over the module to prevent moisture from entering.

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• Recall 1995114 [Canada]: Brakes
  On vehicles equipped with "mkii" abs braking system, moisture may follow the wiring to the pressure warning switch on the abs unit which can cause corrosion to build up on the connection terminal. A malfunction could cause a loss of power assistance. Correction: if the switch connection pins are corroded, the switch will be replaced. On all affected vehicles, the switch connection will be sprayed with a coating and shrink sleeve will be applied to seal the connection from water.

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• Recall 1994082 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Cracks can develop in the two (2) rubber hoses that connect the fuel tank with the plastic pipes which go to the fuel filler housing. This could result in fuel leakage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. Correction: dealers will replace the hoses and replace the clamps with new style clamps that have a protective inner layer.

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• Recall 1994125 [Canada]: Engine
  A slightly downward low energy impact could result in breakage of the engine oil cooler hose and/or housing. Leaking oil from the oil cooler can be ignited by a hot exhaust manifold or turbocharger resulting in an engine compartment fire. Correction: a protective cover will be installed over the oil cooler.

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All i have to say is i have had this car for over a year. It has been absolutely the worst car i have ever purchased in my life.. I have had about seven.. And would never buy a saab. The transmission went at about 100,000 miles. Two months ago the abs brakes fails. The steering is making all kinds of noises. I had to replace the alternator, fuel pump..Ect...Every time i get in the car i feel like it's a death trap. This is the 9000 cd non turbo by the way...Just thought i would let the next guy know what is happening to me. I have put almost 5,000 dollars in repairs already, i will be lucky if i can sell this car for $500 bucks and i have had it only one year. *jb

When making a left turn at very low speeds right side of axle broke, making vehicle inoperable. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to fix the problem. *ak

Plastic fuel tank severe leak at 2 inch crack on bottom right rear.

As i began to back out of a parking space (with no other cars around), the automatic seat belt tensioner on the driver's side (part of the srs system) detonated. It sounded as if a firecracker exploded in my ear. I had not yet put on the seatbelt, so i wasn't injured, but it will cost $650 for a new seat belt assembly. The car has never been in an accident, and the airbag/srs system has never deployed before.*ak

Ets sends car into limp home mode making car very hazardous to drive. Braking system hydrualics are controled by this unit and are limited. Car sticks in cruise control mode. Saab has known of this problem and refuses to resolve it. Abs has 4 sensors on this model 2 front 2 rear the 2 in the rear are hydraulic and has a pressure switch the switch goes whacky and gives false readings..... Thus putting my abs dumby light on in my dash. Has a gas pedal poteintiometer that is very tempermental thus giving bad codes and causing my car to go haywire at highway speeds or any other speed..... I was driving at about 55-60 mph and the car and all it's componets shut down except the motor i coasted to the side of the road with no brakes or steering thinking my car had stalled and it was still idling . This is a very dangerous car and it's components were mad badly , i feel saab should put a safety recall on all tcs components not just the hydrualic switch. My fightings with saab are no over and i'm reporting to a higher authority. Thanks for your reveiw of this application i hope to hear from a engineer as soon as posible. *ak

Recall 99v109000; recall repairs on vehicle were done. But airbag light came on, indicating a problem with airbag system. Also owner had the recall item before the recall came out. Please provide further information. *ak

1" hairline crack upper aft of tank fuel leaks. No sign of rubbing or puncture. Mfg defect?

While driving approximately 30mph, vehicle shifted into traction control on dry road and it stopped. Had to restart. When happened again, had it towed to dealer due to being stuck in traction mode. *ak

I am very upset! I was led to your page by edmunds car service as i was contemplating buying a new car. When i looked at your recall data for my car, i found two recalls ordered by your agency which i have not being notified by saab. What really gets me is that i have abeen with this problem for over a year, and the dealer knowing that i have had these problems with the recalled items listed by you, did not disclose to me that these have been a problem. They are the two last items shown by your listing. One for the abs system, wherein moisture causes switch to fail. They told me the "computer" switch would cost over $2000 to repair. My wife almost got into a crash, because while driving in the middle of a four lane highway, the engine conked out because of this traction control system/abs caused a total failure. They still have not told me about this recall!!! 2 weeks ago, saab finally sent a diagnostic machine to check the tcs/abs to try an diagnose the problem. The local repair shop, kamil saab, replaced a vacuum selenoid, and another vacuum valve, and said to drive it. It worked fine, however, failed again on sunday 5/23/99 with me driving, then yesterday 5/24/1999 when my mother-in-law was driving. Same tcs/abs indications. I am hopping mad...They could have at least told us about the recall. The western district saab customer assistance center offered me a certificate #1632, for $2500 to buy a new saab. I can fax it to you...It documents their knowledge of the traction control system/abs problem. Why didn't they just tell me about the recall?? And to take it in to get it fixed for free. The car sat idle from december 1998 until may 1999...No one would help, until i called kamil's auto again. *ak