NHTSA Recall 08V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V160000; Date: Apr. 9, 2008
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 SAAB 9-5; 2003 SAAB 9-5; 2004 SAAB 9-5; 2005 SAAB 9-5; 2006 SAAB 9-5; 2007 SAAB 9-5; 2008 SAAB 9-5
Component: Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 57,389
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2008. Owners may contact SAAB at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall Notes:
SAAB recall no. 15204/e080101. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 25, 2008
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