Steering: tie rod assembly Saab recall

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rod end retaining nuts may not have been properly tightened at the factory.

The risk

The nut could loosen and fall off resulting in a sudden reduction or loss of steering control.

The fix

All vehicles will be inspected and corrected prior to customer delivery. No owner notification will be required.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Saab dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V314000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.