SAAB 9-3 2010: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V318000

Make Model Year
SAAB 9-3 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-06 2014-06-12 2014-06-12

Production Dates: 2009-10-12 - 2010-09-27

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14222, 15027

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28789

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.