Saab certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
The short version
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported a problem with the front assembly recliner. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD IN A FRONTAL CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEATS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENT, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 03V-514.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Saab 9-3 |
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