Recall - Antitheft System Siren Defect
SI No. 383-2069PI No.
Date: January 2000
Distr. US
9-5
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 484: Replacing anti-theft system siren
Background
An internal fault within the anti-theft system siren can cause the siren to become inoperative and set a "CHECK THEFT ALARM" on the Saab Information Display (SID).
Replace the siren on all cars within the affected VIN Serial No. Ranges.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 models within VIN Serial No. Ranges: X3000001 - X3001609
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your DCS/IRIS On-Line Recall/Campaign Inquiry to check for open campaigns.
Material
Anti-theft system siren: 50 39 086
Tools
Numeral 8 Punch: 02 97 713
This tool can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Procedure:
Replace the anti-theft system siren using the following procedure:
1 Raise the car and remove the left front wheel.
2 Dismantle the front part of the fender liner in the left front wheel housing.
3 Release 1 nut and 1 screw holding the siren.
4 Unplug the connector and remove the siren.
To fit
1 Fit in reverse order.
Stamping the campaign plate
After taking these measures, box A3 on the campaign plate must be marked. Mark the box with a numeral "8" (Saab Special Tool P/N 02 97 713). If needed, order this special tool directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/Time information:
See separate information.
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 484: Replacing the anti-theft alarm siren
Background
An internal fault within the anti-theft system siren can cause the siren to become inoperative and set a"CHECK THEFT ALARM" on the Saab Information Display (SID).
Replace the siren on all cars within the affected VIN Serial No. Ranges.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 models within VIN Serial No. Ranges: X3000001 - X3001609
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your DCS/IRIS On-Line Recall/Campaign Inquiry to check for open campaigns.
Material
Anti-theft system siren: 50 39 086
Tools
Numeral 8 Punch: 02 97 713
This tool can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/Time Information:
Submit warranty claims using the following information:
FAILED OBJECT: 10484
FAULT/REASON: 62
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 02
REPAIR/ACTION: 01
LABOR OPERATION: 10484
TIME: 0.5
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