STOCKHOLM - Swedish automaker Saab announced Thursday it is recalling 6,351 of its 2002 model 9-5 cars to inspect the front-wheel suspension because of a defect that could affect the steering.<br>
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The cars have been sold in 41 of Saab's markets, including about 2,600 in the United States, company spokesman Christer Nilsson said.<br>
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Owners will be asked to contact their dealer to have their cars inspected and if needed, fixed, at no cost to them, Saab said in a news release.<br>
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The affected cars may have defective material in one of the suspension parts and steering capability could be affected if the part breaks, according to the news release. The problem stems from the manufacturing process at a supplier, the company said.<br>
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Nilsson said two breakdowns had been reported but no injuries.<br>
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Saab, which became a wholly owned division of U.S.-based General Motors in 2000, has its headquarters in Trollhaettan, southern Sweden.<br>
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