Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V514000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V514000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 1,658 affected units, SAAB/FMVSS 207/FRONT SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. if either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. the dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V514000

Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-12-10T00:00:00

Subject: Saab/fmvss 207/front seat locking mechanism

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 1,658

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15014

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. if either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. the dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. owners 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-q9v7-4r74~cykf

NHTSA ID: 03V514000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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