2002 Saab 9-3 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V314000 · Steering · filed Oct 3, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
Units reported
1K
Manufacturer
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Risk
Safety
Owner letters
Mailing began Sep 28, 2001
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.
The risk
THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND FALL OFF RESULTING IN A SUDDEN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
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ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Affected vehicles
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More Saab 9-3 recalls
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- 2004–2011 Saab 9-3 — In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt…
- 2010–2011 Saab 9-3 — Fuel System, Other
- 2004 Saab 9-3 — Seat Belts
- 2002–2003 Saab 9-3 and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS…
Other campaigns involving Saab vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V314000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.