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2004 Saab 9-3 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Recall


NHTSA Recall #	34435
NHTSA Compaign #	03V514000
MFG Compaign #	15014
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Supplier	SAAB
Brand	SAAB
Model	9-3
Model Year	2004
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Date of notification	29/12/03
Begin date of manufacuring	01/11/02
End date of manufacturing	30/11/03
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	10/12/03
Report created	11/12/03
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	207
Estimated number of affected units	1658
Defect summary	Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence summary	This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. If either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. The dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the parts may take up to two to four weeks to arrive. Saab will provide a rental car for the owner until the new seat(s) is (are) available and installed by the dealer. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2004. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall notes	Saab recall no. 15014. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What is Recall?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Saab 9-3 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Recall

2004 Saab 9-3 Seats Front Assembly Recliner Recall

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