Recall
Saab 9-3 — 99V246000
NHTSA ID
99V246000
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-09-13
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
5,132
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
710
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE "EASY ENTRY" CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.
Consequence
SINCE THE ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE LAP PORTION OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY, RELEASE OF THE FORE/AFT LOCKING MECHANISM REDUCES THE RESTRAINT CAPABILITY OF THE SAFETY BELTS IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.