NHTSA recall 04V-540 (04V540000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 20, 2004 - about 12,249 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V540000
- Also written as
- 04V-540
- Manufacturer number
- CSC15419
- Reported
- October 20, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,249
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, IT CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-540 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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