| Recall Date: |
JUN 23, 1998 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
9-3 |
| Units Affected: |
39313
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 23, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 SAAB 9-3
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Units Affected:
39313
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 13, 1999 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
9-3 |
| Units Affected: |
5132
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 13, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 SAAB 9-3
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 Affected:
5132
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 710
| Recall Date: |
DEC 29, 1999 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
9-3 |
| Units Affected: |
424
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 29, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 SAAB 9-3
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence:
WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Units Affected:
424
Notes:
SAAB CARS USA, INC. 718