The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2004 Saab 9-3, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

    NHTSA #PE09048

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture

    NHTSA #EA08026

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

    NHTSA #PE08051

    Status:
    CLOSED

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