2004 SAAB 9-3 Recall 50205 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V226000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	15017
Make:	Saab
Model:	9-3
Year:	2004
Component:	Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufacturers Involved:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/30/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	31335
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	01/24/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Saab cars usa, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/11/2004
Date Added To File:	05/12/2004
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	In the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Further Notes:	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).

2004 Saab 9-3 Seat belts:front:retractor Recall