1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible Recalls

“I was traveling along on the interstate and all of a sudden the side curtain driver airbag deployed for no reason. It nearly caused me to wreck from the loud pop which blurred my vision as well.”

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 saab 9-3 convertible. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/29/14*cn”

“Driver seat belt retractor failed. *tr”

“While my wife was driving to work, the passenger side airbag deployed. There was no collision and only the side airbag deployed, none of the others did. This could have caused an accident if it had been any of the other airbags, particularly those on the left. As it was, the noxious fumes and dust…”

“1999 saab 93 caught fire while on the ohio turnpike. Seems like the fire originated under the hood in the engine compartment. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)*jb”

“Driving on road and passenger's side air bag deployed on its own in afternoon of friday, april 27th. No passenger was in the seat. Saab was immediately contacted. Car was taken to saab dealer monday morning. Car was left there all day and saab corp was to have the car inspected. Nothing was done…”

“Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side air bag deployed without incident. The vehicle was parked with no key in the ignition. When the contact leaned over to the passenger seat, the air bag deployed. The air bag was cut out of the vehicle and the vehicle is drivable. *nm”

“The check engine light came on while I was highway driving; I parked the vehicle as soon as possible and didn't use it until the mechanic was available. The diagnostic test showed direct ignition failure, the part was replaced with a new part. Being a long-time saab owner, of several models, I am…”