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Recall 96V-077

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recalled the 1996 Saab 900: Seat belts (front, anchorage).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-077
Reported
May 3, 1996
Vehicles affected
1,058 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: interior; seat and shoulder belts and belt anchor; fmvss no. 209 and 210. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owner notification is expected to begin may 15, 1996. Note: 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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles