Vehicle recall 05V236000 · May 19, 2005
2003-2005 Saab 9-3
Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to elevated temperatures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to elevated temperatures. This could result in sudden loss of power brake assist, usually with little or no warning.
- Consequence
- If this condition were to occur when minimum stopping distance is required, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new redesigned check valve. The recall began on March 17, 2006. Owners should contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.
- Notes
- Saab recall no. 15019 (GM recall no. 05057).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V236000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2005
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15019 / 05057
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 68,654
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
Has your Saab been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saab dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.