Saab 1999 Seats recall
Recalled September 13, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V246000 · Saab
Hazard
SINCE THE ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE LAP PORTION OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY, RELEASE OF THE FORE/AFT LOCKING MECHANISM REDUCES THE RESTRAINT CAPABILITY OF THE SAFETY BELTS IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.
Units
5,132 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE "EASY ENTRY" CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.
Product
Saab 9-3
Manufacturer(s)
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →