Make : SAAB | Model : 99L | Year : 1974 |
Build Dates : 19730801 - 19790701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V156000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19781013 | Date Received by ODI: 19780705 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9862 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
Notes:
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