Transport CanadaCritical
1999 SAAB 9-5Transport Canada Recall #2002247
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, when changing back and forth between alloy and steel wheels (as for winter tires), rust and other contaminates may build up on the mating surface of the wheel hubs. If this surface is not cleaned between wheel changes, uneven torque forces may cause wheel bolts to fracture. Although this is most likely to happen during wheel change service, it is possible that the bolts may break later while the vehicle is being driven.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealer will clean the hub and reinstall the wheel with improved bolts and attached washers that will eliminate the clamping force reduction.
2,868 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 03027Updated June 10, 2026