NHTSA Recall 01V314000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,366 vehicles. It affects 2002 Saab 9-3.
1,366
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (September 28)
| NHTSA campaign | 01V314000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 3, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rod end retaining nuts may not have been properly tightened at the factory.
Safety risk
The nut could loosen and fall off resulting in a sudden reduction or loss of steering control.
Remedy
All vehicles will be inspected and corrected prior to customer delivery. No owner notification will be required.
Vehicles covered by recall 01V314000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.