Saab 95 Recall R/2010/214: Steering Wheel Airbag May Not Perform Correctly In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 95
- vehicles in the UK
- 15028
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 95 vehicles. In the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate. The dealer will replace the drivers airbag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION Defect: It has been identified that in the unlikely event of a collision where there is a need for the deployment of the driver airbag it is a possible that the drivers airbag module may separate form its mounting on the steering wheel horn plate. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the drivers airbag module.
Are You Affected?
95 may be included. Saab estimates 95 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 15028 or the DVSA reference R/2010/214. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95Fuel may leak: fire may occur | Urgent | R/2008/188 | |
| 93, 95Detachable tow bar may become insecure | Low | R/2003/005 | |
| 900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbar | Low | R/2002/093 | |
| 9-3Rear axle hub may not be to specification | Book soon | R/2005/167 | |
| 900Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s) | Urgent | R/2003/057 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2010/213 on 3 Dec 2010, for right hand front seat may not lock correctly. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/214, launched 3 December 2010. 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.