NHTSA Campaign Id 78V156000; Date: Jul. 5, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:1974 SAAB 99; 1974 SAAB 99EMS; 1974 SAAB 99L; 1974 SAAB 99LE
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9,862
Recall Summary:The front seat belts may be of insufficient length and do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection". These belts may not fit some adult passengers when the seat is in the far forward position and the seat back is adjusted to the nominal design riding position.
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: motorhomes. System: interior; seat belts. Consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, passengers who are unableto wear seat belts would be more likely to be injured. Corrective actiion: dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a longerpair of latch bar stalks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 1978
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