2006 Saab 9-5 | 2007 Saab 9-5 | 2008 Saab 9-5 | 2009 Saab 9-5 | 2009 Saturn Astra | 2009 Saab 9-3 | 2008 Saturn Astra | 2007 Saab 9-3 | 2006 Saab 9-3 | 2011 Saab 9-3 | 2008 Saab 9-3 | 2010 Saab 9-3 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published February 3, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V063000, published February 3, 2016. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2006 Saab 9-5 | 2007 Saab 9-5 | 2008 Saab 9-5 | 2009 Saab 9-5 | 2009 Saturn Astra | 2009 Saab 9-3 | 2008 Saturn Astra | 2007 Saab 9-3 | 2006 Saab 9-3 | 2011 Saab 9-3 | 2008 Saab 9-3 | 2010 Saab 9-3 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SAAB
- Model
- 9-5
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2006 SAAB 9-5 | 2007 SAAB 9-5 | 2008 SAAB 9-5 | 2009 SAAB 9-5 | 2009 SATURN ASTRA | 2009 SAAB 9-3 | 2008 SATURN ASTRA | 2007 SAAB 9-3 | 2006 SAAB 9-3 | 2011 SAAB 9-3 | 2008 SAAB 9-3 | 2010 SAAB 9-3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Saab 9-5 | 2007 Saab 9-5 | 2008 Saab 9-5 | 2009 Saab 9-5 | 2009 Saturn Astra | 2009 Saab 9-3 | 2008 Saturn Astra | 2007 Saab 9-3 | 2006 Saab 9-3 | 2011 Saab 9-3 | 2008 Saab 9-3 | 2010 Saab 9-3 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V063000 on February 3, 2016. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SAAB. Model: 9-5.