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Vehicle recall R/2010/214

Saab 9-5 recall: Steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision

DVSA recall R/2010/214 names the Saab 9-5. It was launched 3 December 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2010/214
Launched
3 December 2010
Issued by
SAAB
Manufacturer reference
15028
Vehicles
95 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the drivers airbag module.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Saab 9-5not recorded95
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Other recalls for these models

  • R/2008/188 Fuel may leak - fire may occur 26 January 2009, Saab 9-5
  • R/2003/005 Detachable tow bar may become insecure. 10 January 2003, Saab 9-5, Saab 9-3
  • R/2002/093 Towball came adrift from towbar 11 July 2002, Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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