SAAB 9-3 2003: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V226000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SAAB | 9-3 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-01-24 | 2004-05-11 | 2004-05-12 |
Production Dates: 2002-07-01 - 2003-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15017
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31335
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM "ATS" CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
SAAB RECALL NO. 15017. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
