| Make : SAAB | Model : 9-3 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020701 - 20030630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V226000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050124 | Date Received by ODI: 20040511 | Date Added to Database: 20040512 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15017 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31335 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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