Recall Detail

SAAB / 900 / 1994

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 20059 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SAAB
Recalled Component Id: 000007153000012951000000277 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: 900 Model Year: 1994
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V174000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Manufacturer That Filed Report: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Start date of Manufacturing: Sep, 01 1993 End date of Manufacturing: Jul, 01 1994
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 9814
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 15 1994 Recall Initiator: OVSC
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : SAAB CARS USA, INC. Report Received Date: Sep, 14 1994
Record Creation date : Sep, 22 1994 Federal Motar Safety Number: 214
Defect Summary : The two weld points in the rearward attachment bracket for the side impact protection beam in the rear door may be out of position. if the welds are out of position, the vehicles will not meet the requirements of fmvss 214, s5, "side door strength." Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance: passengers sitting in the rear seats will be subject to an increased risk of injury in the event of a side collision.
Corrective Summary : Dealers will install support brackets at the support weld locations. Recall Notes: System: structure; door assembly; frame and panel.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact saab 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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