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NHTSA Recall 04V540000: Engine and engine cooling

SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,249 vehicles. It affects 2003 Saab 9-3.

12,249
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (January 15)
NHTSA campaign04V540000
Manufacturer campaignCSC15419
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedOctober 20, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 15, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.

Safety risk

If the vehicle stalls as a result of this condition, it can be restarted immediately.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine management system. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Notes

GM/saab customer satisfaction no. Csc 15419.this action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.

Vehicles covered by recall 04V540000

Make and modelModel years
Saab 9-32003

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.