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Recall 03V-514

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 2004 Saab 9-3: Seats (front assembly, recliner).

At a glance

Campaign number
03V-514
Reported
December 10, 2003
Vehicles affected
1,658 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Saab recall no. 15014.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles