NHTSA recall 05V-236 (05V236000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 19, 2005 - about 68,654 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V236000
Also written as: 05V-236
Manufacturer number: 15019 / 05057
Reported: May 19, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~68,654
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD 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 05V-236 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 9-3 - 2003, 2004, 2005

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