Vehicle recall 99V362000 · December 29, 1999

1999 Saab 9-3

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake reservoir label was omitted. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 135, "passenger car brake systems."
Consequence: Without this label, someone may use the incorrect specification brake fluid, get dirt into the reservoir, or allow moisture into the brake fluid, resulting in less effective braking and possibly a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be mailed labels and installation instructions.
Notes: Saab recall no. 718.OWNER notification began January 30, 2000.OWNERS who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V362000
Reported to NHTSA: December 29, 1999
Filed by: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 718
Owner notification: January 30, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 424
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 99V362000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Saab 9-3 (1999): 1999

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