2011 Saab 9-3 recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

Owner notification: March 1, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.

Owner notification: October 6, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Defect: Saab is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications.

Why it matters: The subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.

Saab will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2011. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Owner notification: March 3, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.