Saab 9000 Recall R/1999/054: Possible Inadverent Deployment Of Air Bag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jul 1999
- Launched
- 5,373
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/054
- DVSA reference
Saab recalled 9000 vehicles built between 1 August 1992 and 30 July 1994. The ECU controlling the airbag and seat belt tensioner functions may be affected by the ingress of moisture. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement where necessary of the airbag/seat belt tensioner control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ECU controlling the airbag and seat belt tensioner functions may be affected by the ingress of moisture. Should corrosion subsequently occur in the printed circuit this could result in malfunction of these systems and in extreme cases cause inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seat belt tensioners.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INADVERENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG Defect: The ECU controlling the airbag and seat belt tensioner functions may be affected by the ingress of moisture. Should corrosion subsequently occur in the printed circuit this could result in malfunction of these systems and in extreme cases cause inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seat belt tensioners. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement where necessary of the airbag/seat belt tensioner control module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in malfunction of these systems and in extreme cases cause inadvertent deployment of the airbag or seat belt tensioners.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for inspection and replacement where necessary of the airbag/seat belt tensioner control module.
Are You Affected?
9000 built between 1 August 1992 and 30 July 1994 may be included. Saab estimates 5,373 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Saab, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Saab.
- Book with any franchised Saab dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1999/054. See how to get a Saab recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9000Loss of brake pressure and/or ABS facility | Urgent | R/1995/045 | |
| 9000Defective brake light switch | Book soon | R/1994/064 | |
| 95Steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/214 | |
| 9-3Right hand front seat may not lock correctly | Urgent | R/2010/213 | |
| 9-3Seat belt may not retract | Urgent | R/2004/186 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/1997/024 on 30 Apr 1997, for possibility of the throttle binding. The one launched after it was R/2001/099 on 4 Oct 2001, for unintentional deployment of passenger air bag. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/054, launched 5 July 1999. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.