NHTSA recall 03V006000
Wheels · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, if an owner changes their wheels/tires between summer and winter using a steel wheel in the winter and an alloy wheel in the summer, it is possible for rust and contamination to build up on the wheel hub during the steel wheel usage. If this occurs and the contamination is not removed, it is possible that after the tire change service, some of this contamination could flake or grind…
Why it matters: These fractures would result in wheel bolt breakage, allowing the wheel to detach from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners will be contacted by mail and asked whether they change between steel and alloy wheels. If they do engage in this practice, they will be instructed to bring their cars to an authorized dealer. The dealer will remove the wheels, clean any contamination from the wheel and wheel hub, and…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Saab 9-5, 2000 Saab 9-5, 2001 Saab 9-5, 2002 Saab 9-5, 2003 Saab 9-5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V006000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.