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Safety recall · 04V540000

Engine and engine cooling Saab recall

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 20, 2004. It covers about 12,249 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
04V540000
Reported
Oct 20, 2004
Vehicles
12,249
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.

The risk

If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it can be restarted immediately.

The fix

Dealers will update the engine management system. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Contacts

Gm/saab customer satisfaction no. Csc 15419. This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.

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 04V540000.
  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.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2003 Saab 9-32145F

Questions

Is the 04V540000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. SAAB CARS USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V540000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V540000 announced?

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 20, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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