Saab 9-5 (2002-2008): Seats
Recall 08V160000 · Apr 9, 2008 · Saab Cars USA, Inc.
57,389
vehicles affected
57,389
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V160000
- Date
- Apr 9, 2008
- Maker
- Saab Cars USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 57,389
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Head restraint
- Model years
- 2002-2008
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V160000?
1 model: Saab 9-5 (2002-2008), about 57,389 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V160000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.