The 2002 Saab 9-3 has two recalls, the more serious involving tie rod end nuts that may not have been fully tightened, which can loosen and fall off, causing a sudden loss of steering control.
The brake system also has a concern: the brake calipers on certain vehicles received an incorrect surface treatment during manufacturing that causes hydrogen gas to build up inside when the calipers get hot, reducing braking performance.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake calipers on some vehicles received incorrect surface treatment. When brakes heat up, hydrogen gas forms inside the calipers, reducing braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your brake calipers and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The nuts that secure the tie rod ends may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. They could loosen and fall off, causing sudden loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the tie rod end retaining nuts before the vehicle is delivered to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
