| Make : SAAB | Model : 9-3 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980304 - 19981017 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V246000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991015 | Date Received by ODI: 19990913 | Date Added to Database: 19990923 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 710 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5132 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY. |
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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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