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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–146 of 146, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 23, 2007–Apr 21, 2016.
Back to 2006 Saab 9-3 problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10083482
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10083482 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10083884
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10083884 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10083489
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10083489 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10083484
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10083484 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10078735
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10078735 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10078734
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10078734 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10078472
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THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.
Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR.
Source record 10078472 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10083512
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · VISIBILITY.
Source record 10083512 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10078604
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10078604 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10078434
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THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10078434 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246963
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Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10246963 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10201098
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OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10201098 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190512
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OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar® hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar® system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar® module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10190512 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190503
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OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10190503 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247716
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J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10247716 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247061
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J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10247061 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10252163
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XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10252163 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247063
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A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 10247063 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245951
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Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10245951 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10248444
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Vehicle Recalls
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10248444 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10250013
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High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10250013 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247681
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Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10247681 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245950
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Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10245950 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190932
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10190932 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190931
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10190931 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190934
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10190934 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190933
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10190933 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10254240
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Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10254240 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245804
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Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10245804 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10084683
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10084683 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246951
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Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10246951 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10037184
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GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING.
Source record 10037184 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041585
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SAAB: USING BY REPLACING CHECK VALVE, VACUUM PIPE CAN BE SERVICED. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 10041585 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10033304
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SAAB: ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS SET IN ECM 2003-2009 SAAB. APP SENSOR DTC'S OF P2122-00, P2123-00, P2126-00, P2127-00, P2128-00, AND/OR P2138-00 IN THE ECM. THESE DTC'S MAY BE VERY INTERMITTENT AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE. THE APP SENSOR, T8, AND/OR ENGINE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE TO THE CONDITION. *PE
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Source record 10033304 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019841
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UNWANTED STABILITY ACTIVATION SLOW SPEEDS. *AK UPDATED 11/17/10. *PE
Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC).
Source record 10019841 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10034466
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SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, PARTICLES OF GRAVEL OR STONES MAY COLLECT BETWEEN THE COIL SPRING AND THE LOWER SPRING SEAT CAUSING THE SPRING TO CORRODE. THIS CORROSION MAY WEAKEN THE SPRING AND IN SOME CASES, MAY CAUSE THE SPRING TO BREAK WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH STRESSES AT THE CORRODED AREA. *PE
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS.
Source record 10034466 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10032868
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SAAB: SIR LIGHT ON AND B009200, B009205, OR B009205 STORED-KEYWORDS. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND A B0092XX STORED IN ACM/SD (AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE). IT IS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE. PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) IS A NEW FEATURE FOR 2006. SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH EARLIER SYSTEM USED FOR DETERMINING SEAT POSITION RELATIVE TO AIRBAG OR SEATBELT USAGE. *PE
Source components: AIR BAGS · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.
Source record 10032868 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10032900
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SAAB: REAR LIGHT MESSAGE WITH NO DTC. REAR POSITION LIGHT FAILURE AND OR BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. A BULB FAILURE INDICATION WILL BE SHOWN IN SID/DIC (SAAB INFORMATION DISPLAY). TYPICALLY NO DTC WILL BE STORED. COMBI/5 DOOR ONLY. *PE
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS.
Source record 10032900 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10029344
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SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONTROL MODULE'S ANALOGUE INPUTS MAY PRODUCE INVALID SIGNAL. THIS MEANS THE SOFT TOP'S CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. DIFFICULTIES IN OPENING/CLOSING SOFT TOP IN EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER. FUNCTION OF SOFT TOP MECHANISM RETURNS AFTER COOLING DOWN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.
Source record 10029344 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10028986
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GENERAL MOTORS: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. THESE CONDITIONS MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL). *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.
Source record 10028986 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10026807
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SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.
Source record 10026807 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10026607
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SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY OR THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF OR IS BROKEN. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.
Source record 10026607 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10025012
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FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT. *NJ
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.
Source record 10025012 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019241
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ABS, RED BRAKE ,SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *AK UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Source record 10019241 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10021408
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REPLACEMENT OF SPEED SENSOR WIRING HARNESS. *KB
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.
Source record 10021408 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019207
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ABS BRAKE SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *AK
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Source record 10019207 at NHTSA