SAAB 9-5 2005: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
| Make : SAAB | Model : 9-5 | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 2004-04-01 - 2005-10-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V160000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-11-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-04-09 | Date Added to Database: 2008-04-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: E080101/15204 | ||
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57389 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 201 | |
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Notes:
SAAB RECALL NO. 15204/E080101.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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