Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V006000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 2,601 affected units, SAAB/STEERING KNUCKLE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V006000
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-01-04T00:00:00
Subject: Saab/steering knuckle
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,601

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.
Consequence Summary: These knuckles can break, resulting in possible loss of steering control.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ubq7~85zt.ymji
NHTSA ID: 02V006000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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