NHTSA Recall 96V077000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V077000; Date: May. 3, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 SAAB 900
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,058
Recall Summary:
During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: interior; seat and shoulder belts and belt anchor; fmvss no. 209 and 210. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owner notification is expected to begin may 15, 1996. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1996
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