SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 3, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAAB/TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.

NHTSA ID: 01V314000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,366

Consequence Summary:

THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND FALL OFF RESULTING IN A SUDDEN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAAB\AIR BAG MODULE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MOST OF THESE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN COOLER, DRY WEATHER, AND HAVE GENERALLY INCLUDED DUSTING OR WIPING OF THE DASHBOARD, STARTING THE CAR, OR CLOSING THE DOOR.

NHTSA ID: 01V222000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 12,036

Consequence Summary:

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE GROUNDING STRAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 18, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SAAB/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 01V168000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 43,073

Consequence Summary:

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE SUNVISOR SURFACE AND APPLY A NEW AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON BOTH SUNVISORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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