Saab 9-3 Recall R/2002/058: Possible Contamination Of Brake Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2002
- Launched
- 405
- vehicles in the UK
- 15009
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 9-3 vehicles. As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for a check on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicles equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID Defect: As a result of a production process concern a specific batch of brake calliper pistons may release hot hydrogen gas into the braking system fluid. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for a check on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicles equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible contamination of brake fluid.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for a check on the brake calliper batch numbers. Vehicles equipped with calliper units from the affected batch will have these replaced with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
9-3 may be included. Saab estimates 405 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 campaign code 15009 or the DVSA reference R/2002/058. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3Right hand front seat may not lock correctly | Urgent | R/2010/213 | |
| 9-3Handbrake may fail | Low | R/2007/170 | |
| 9-3Reduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2006/047 | |
| 9-3Rear axle hub may not be to specification | Book soon | R/2005/167 | |
| 9-3Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail | Urgent | R/2005/021 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2001/099 on 4 Oct 2001, for unintentional deployment of passenger air bag. The one launched after it was R/2002/093 on 11 Jul 2002, for towball came adrift from towbar. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/058, launched 25 June 2002. 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.