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SAAB 9-3 and SAAB 9-5 MY 2006-2011

Official notice

16 Apr 2018

Last checked

16 Apr 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns SAAB 9-3 and SAAB 9-5 MY 2006-2011. In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2018-04-16.

What to do now

SAAB 9-3 or SAAB 9-5 vehicles that are over 6 years old are now under 'critical recall’, it is recommended that you stop driving the vehicle and immediately arrange for airbag replacement as the vehicle has a heightened risk of causing injury or death. The critical recall category applies to alpha airbags and also includes other airbags specified by GM Holden Ltd. GM Holden Ltd will offer to arrange for your vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive the vehicle in order to receive a replacement airbag. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Holden dealership or GM Holden’s head office directly on the website at https://www.holden.com.au/owning/airbag-recall or email holdencustomercare@gm.com to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. You are also entitled to request special arrangements, such as a loan or hire car or reimbursement for alternative transportation costs. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use GM Holden’s VIN look-up tool at https://www.holden.com.au/owning/airbag-recall or contact Holden Customer Care on 1800 632 826 or contact the preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.

Recall number

aa2593df-1975-4a57-a506-f2abb2671a69

Official notice

2018-04-16

The hazard

In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

YEARS 2006-2011 FRONTAL DRIVER AIRBAG MADE BY TAKATA THAT

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Affected products

Product 1

SAAB 9-3 and SAAB 9-5 model years 2006-2011 Frontal driver airbag made by Takata that uses phase-stabilised ammonium nitrate without desiccant.

Risk / hazard

In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

aa2593df-1975-4a57-a506-f2abb2671a69

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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