NHTSA Recall 81V147000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V147000; Date: Dec. 8, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 SAAB 900
Component: Seat Belts:front
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,500
Recall Summary:
There may be an insufficient permanent lubrication in the buckle/release mechanism of the type 2 seat belt assemblies. This may cause front seat occupants to have difficulty in fully fastening seat belts, although they may seem to be fully fastened.
How to Fix:
A special wax lubricant will be sprayed into the buckle receptacle slot to remedy defect and prevent reoccurance. This will be done without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: interior; seat belt buckle mechanism. Consequences of defect: this false feeling that the seat belt is latched canincrease the chances of injury during an accident because the tongue can popout of the latch without prior warning. Note: until corrective action is taken, pull upward on the seat belt afterfastening it to check that it is securely latched.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 6, 1982
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