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2004 Saab 9-3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Recall


NHTSA Recall #	36245
NHTSA Compaign #	05V236000
MFG Compaign #	15019 / 05057
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Supplier	SAAB
Brand	SAAB
Model	9-3
Model Year	2004
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Date of notification	17/03/06
Begin date of manufacuring	01/06/03
End date of manufacturing	31/07/04
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	19/05/05
Report created	25/05/05
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	68654
Defect summary	Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to elevated temperatures. This could result in sudden loss of power brake assist, usually with little or no warning.
Consequence summary	If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
Corrective action	Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall notes	Saab recall no. 15019 (gm recall no. 05057). Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

What is Recall?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Saab 9-3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Recall

2004 Saab 9-3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Recall

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