VOLVO 900 1994: SEATS
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 900 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-08-01 - 1994-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V110000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-09-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-06-13 | Date Added to Database: 1994-06-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3252 | ||
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Summary:
A WELD IN THE SEAT RAILS WAS NOT MADE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FATIGUE CRACKS FORMING AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BUSHINGS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER BREAKING IN A REAR END COLLISION AND ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FOLD BACKWARDS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT FRAME RAILS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; HATCHBACKS WITH NON-POWER FRONT DRIVERSEATS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SAAB SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-955-9007. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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