Recall - Banjo Bolt & Check Valve Replacement: Overview

CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS

MI No. 291-2217 ed. 3
PI No.

Date: September 2000
Distr.: US, CA, JP

9-3

Recall 719: Replacement of check valve and banjo bolt

Background

Affected cars have two faults that could eventually affect emission control:

^ The check valve for the crankcase ventilation can stick, pressurizing the crankcase, and forcing engine oil into the combustion chamber.

^ The flow of coolant through the turbo unit may be reduced, which results in the temperature becoming so high that the engine oil crystallizes (builds carbon deposits) around the turbine-side bearing. Over time these deposits reduce the oil flow through the bearing, which means that engine oil is forced past the turbine shaft seal and out into the exhaust pipe.

This MI describes the procedure for preventing excessive emissions and damage to the turbo unit.

Cars affected

All Saab 9-3 with 4-cylinder engines within the following VIN Serial No. Ranges:

All Viggens: X7000001 - Y7005097
9-3 3D/5D: Y2000001 - Y2017062
9-3 CV: Y7000001 - Y7005097

Owner Notification

As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc. (together with Recall 720).

No VIN Status Lists will be issued for this Campaign. Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.

Material

51 25 406 Banjo screw
61 24 141 Gasket (x2)
93 99 973 Hose with check valve
79 71 864 Cable tie

Electronics or carburetor cleaner safe for use with oxygen sensors (check label for usage guidelines)

Tools

Numeral 8 punch: 02 97 713
This tool can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.

Warranty/time information:

*For vehicles that are listed on the IRIS Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry screen as open for Recall 719, submit warranty claims using the following information*:

FAILED OBJECT: 10719
FAULT/REASON: 74
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 05
REPAIR/ACTION: 01
RECALL ACTION CODE (RAC): 3
LABOR OPERATION: 10719
TIME: 0.5
*ADD $5.00 IN SUBLET FOR ELECTRONICS/CARBURETOR CLEANER AND COOLANT

Additional step for Recall 719:

For vehicles that are listed on the IRIS Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry screen as open for 717 and where the campaign plate is stamped for 719, submit a warranty claim for the additional procedure using the following information:

FAILED OBJECT: 10717
FAULT/REASON: 74
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 05
REPAIR/ACTION: 05
RECALL ACTION CODE (RAC): 3
LABOR OPERATION: 10717
TIME: 0.3*