Saab Cars Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V160000 by Saab Cars Usa, Inc.. Includes 57,389 affected units, OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT/FMVSS 201, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V160000
Manufacturer: Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-04-09T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant protection in interior impact/fmvss 201
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 57,389

Details

MFR Campaign Number: E080101/15204
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2008. owners may 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-kdtk_unu5.jev5
NHTSA ID: 08V160000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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