Recall Detail

SAAB / 900 / 1994

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 17584 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SAAB
Recalled Component Id: 000007102000012951000000318 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: 900 Model Year: 1994
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V127000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: SEATS Manufacturer That Filed Report: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Start date of Manufacturing: Mar, 01 1994 End date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1995
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 1015
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Oct, 20 1994 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : SAAB CARS USA, INC. Report Received Date: Jul, 08 1994
Record Creation date : Jul, 13 1994 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : Two trigger springs mounted to the fore/aft adjustment lever do not develop sufficient force to properly lock the seat rails. after the seat is adjusted, this does not allow the seat rail lock to properly engage, which can cause the seat to move in a sudden stop or collision. Consequence Summary: This can increase the possibility of injury to a seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will remove both front seats and the two springs on each seat will be replaced with new springs with proper tension to ensure proper engagement. Recall Notes: System: interior systems; tracks and anchors; front seat.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with non-power front seats.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact saab service center at 1-800-955-9007. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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