NHTSA Recall 99V246000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V246000; Date: Sep. 13, 1999
Since the anchor points for the lap portion of the front safety belts are attached to the seat assembly, release of the fore/aft locking mechanism reduces the restraint capability of the safety belts in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 SAAB 9-3
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,132
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Failures of the "easy entry" cable in the front driver or passenger manual seats can cause the seat fore/aft adjustable mechanism to be unlocked.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new cable and spring assembly.
Recall Notes:
SAAB recall no. 710. Owner notification began October 15, 1999. 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 1-770-279-0100. 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: Oct 15, 1999
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