General Motors in the US is recalling 179,861 2003-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured from 31 May, 2002, to 15 February, 2011, 2010-2011 9-5s made from 23 June, 2010 to 21 February, 2011 and 2008-2009 Opel-made Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured from 11 April, 2007, to 24 July, 2008.

There is a possibility that when the driver's frontal air bag deploys, excessive internal pressure may cause the Takata inflator to rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

NHTSA said GM dealers would replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on the 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and the driver's frontal airbag module on the Astras.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact