NHTSA Recall 02V308000: Air bags
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,476 vehicles. It affects 1995 Saab 900.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V308000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15012 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | November 14, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) is designed to sense and discriminate frontal impact events, command air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployments in a timely manner, and perform continuous diagnostics of the air bag system in the vehicle. Due to the possible insufficient sealing of the bottom of an electrolyte capacitor, it is possible for it to leak electrolyte within the air bag ECU. Also, in high humidity environments, the operation of the vehicle air conditioner can cause rapid cooling of the ECU, which in turn may cause the formation of condensation with the unit.
Safety risk
If this moisture comes into contact with the electrolyte from the capacitor, it forms a highly conductive material that could create an electrical short circuit. This electrical short could trigger the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new air bag ECU. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab recall no. 15012.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V308000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Saab 900 | 1995 |
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.