Saab 900, 93, 95 Recall R/2002/093: Towball Came Adrift From Towbar, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 596
- vehicles in the UK
- 15008
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 900, 93, 95 vehicles. A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurely detach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: all towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurely detach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOWBALL CAME ADRIFT FROM TOWBAR Defect: A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurely detach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit. Remedy: All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: all towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.
Are You Affected?
900, 93, 95 may be included. Saab estimates 596 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 15008 or the DVSA reference R/2002/093. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95Steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision | Urgent | R/2010/214 | |
| 95Fuel may leak: fire may occur | Urgent | R/2008/188 | |
| 93Possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner | Urgent | R/2003/181 | |
| 900Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s) | Urgent | R/2003/057 | |
| 93, 95Detachable tow bar may become insecure | Low | R/2003/005 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2002/058 on 25 Jun 2002, for possible contamination of brake fluid. The one launched after it was R/2003/005 on 10 Jan 2003, for detachable tow bar may become insecure. You can also see every Saab recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/093, launched 11 July 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.