Saab 93, 95 Recall R/2003/005: Detachable Tow Bar May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2003
- Launched
- 596
- vehicles in the UK
- 15011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 93, 95 vehicles. Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. The dealer will replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY BECOME INSECURE. Defect: Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle. Remedy: Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
Are You Affected?
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 15011 or the DVSA reference R/2003/005. 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 | |
| 900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbar | Low | R/2002/093 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2002/093 on 11 Jul 2002, for towball came adrift from towbar. The one launched after it was R/2003/057 on 7 Apr 2003, for possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s). You can also see every Saab recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/005, launched 10 January 2003. 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.