These knuckles can break, resulting in possible loss of steering control.

Steering — Linkages — Knuckle — Spindle — Arm

Date Announced

JAN 04, 2002

Vehicles Affected

2,601

NHTSA Campaign #

02V006000

Summary

The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle for the casting number. If the knuckle was in the defective batch, the steering knuckle will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during January 2002. 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.