Recall 08V-160
SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2008 Saab 9-5: Seats (front assembly, head restraint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-160
- Reported
- April 9, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 57,389 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Saab recall no. 15204/e080101.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Saab 9-5 2002 to 2008