Recall 05V236000: Brake Booster Check Valve Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

SAAB/9-3 2003-2005

MANUFACTURER: SAAB Cars USA, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V236000 RECALL DATE: May 09, 2005

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 68654

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.

NOTES:
SAAB recall No. 05019 (GM recall No. 05057). Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.