Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V222000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V222000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 12,036 affected units, SAAB\AIR BAG MODULE, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. owner notification began september 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V222000

Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Saab\air bag module

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 12,036

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. owner notification began september 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xwja.q73e-7avn

NHTSA ID: 01V222000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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