Recall 03V514000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Defect in 2004-2004 SAAB 9-3
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,658 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V514000 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,658 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD IN A FRONTAL CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEATS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENT. IF EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEATS HAVE THIS COMPONENT, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MAY NEED TO ORDER A COMPLETE NEW SEAT OR SEATS (INCLUDING MATCHING UPHOLSTERY) AND THE PARTS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO TO FOUR WEEKS TO ARRIVE. SAAB WILL PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR THE OWNER UNTIL THE NEW SEAT(S) IS (ARE) AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Related Recalls for SAAB
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V473000 | 2012 SAAB 9-4X | SUSPENSION:REAR | 380,498 | |
| 20V001000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 258,813 | |
| 20V002000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 127,547 | |
| 20V003000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 111,562 | |
| 17V016000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 62,764 | |
| 16V063000 | 2006 SAAB 9-5 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 113,716 | |
| 16V359000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 146,010 | |
| 16V358000 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 302,127 | |
| 15V519000 | 2008 SAAB 9-7X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 | |
| 14V318000 | 2006 SAAB 9-3 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 28,789 |