NHTSA Recall 01V222000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V222000; Date: Jul. 2, 2001
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 SAAB 900
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 12,036
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. Most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began September 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 2001
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