Saab 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the STANDARD'S requirements.
The short version
SAAB CARS USA, INC. reported a problem with the front assembly head restraint. Here is what owners need to know.
SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-160.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Saab 9-5 |
What changed
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