Vehicle recall 04V540000 · October 20, 2004
2003 Saab 9-3
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the engine management system software may cause engine hesitation or stalling.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V540000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2004
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSC15419
- Owner notification
- January 15, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,249
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
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