| Make : SAAB | Model : 900 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940301 - 19941001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V226000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950112 | Date Received by ODI: 19941118 | Date Added to Database: 19941129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10584 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD. |
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Remedy:
BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED. |
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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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