Recall 14V318000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Defect in 2004-2011 SAAB 9-3
RECALL This recall affects up to 28,789 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V318000 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 28,789 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
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| 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 | |
| 15V323000 | 2005 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 432,016 |