2002 Saab 9-3

On certain vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.  Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage.  If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.  Correction: Dealers will install a bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break.

Certain 2000-2002 Saab 9-3 and 9-5 model vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder gasoline engines, and 2001-2003 9-5 models equipped with 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the Isolated Gated Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) within the Ignition Discharge Module (IDM) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.  Overheating of the IGBT occurs most often at engine start-up but may also occur while the engine is running.  When the IDM fails on a 4-cylinder while it is running, the engine may stall without warning, with no ability to be restarted.  When the IDM fails on a 6-cylinder engine while it is running, the driver will initially experience reduced power and rough operation because the engine will only be running on three cylinders.  The check engine light will flash.  If the driver continues, unburnt fuel in the exhaust can cause thermal damage to the catalytic converter.  The engine may stall and not restart.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the IDM.

On certain Saab 9-3 convertible and 9-3 Viggen vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.  Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage.  If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.  Correction: Dealers will install a bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break.

On certain vehicles the brake calipers have received the wrong surface treatment. As a result, when the brake caliper becomes hot, hydrogen gas can form, diminishing braking performance.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace calipers if necessary.

Certain passenger vehicles the tie rod end retaining nuts may not have been properly tightened at the factory. The nuts could loosen and fall off resulting in a sudden reduction or loss of steering control. Correction:  All vehicles will be inspected and corrected prior to customer delivery . No owner notification will be required.