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US recalls (2)
Do not driveSuspension: rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Suspension: rear
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Suspension
2021-06-24 · campaign 2021-394
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the adjustable rear toe link may not have been properly tightened during a previous service repair. As a result, the toe link could loosen and eventually separate. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Note: You may notice the following warning symptoms if a rear toe link is loose:
- sway or wander while driving;
- loud metallic or other unusual noise from the rear suspension;
- the steering wheel may be off-center;
- the Stabilitrak malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may stay on or flash while driving;
- Uneven wear between the rear tires.
If you detect these symptoms, you should stop driving and have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership.
Safety Risk:
A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the adjustable rear toe links with a newly designed part.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Saab 9-4.
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Saab 9-4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Saab 9-4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 9-4X AWD 2.8 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 9-4X AWD 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 9-4X FWD 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
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