| Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930801 - 19940601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V110000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940909 | Date Received by ODI: 19940613 | Date Added to Database: 19940623 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3252 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A WELD IN THE SEAT RAILS WAS NOT MADE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FATIGUE CRACKS FORMING AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BUSHINGS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER BREAKING IN A REAR END COLLISION AND ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FOLD BACKWARDS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT FRAME RAILS. |
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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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