Saab 9-3: Retractor

Date

May 11, 2004

Filed by

Saab Cars USA, Inc.

Vehicles

Saab 9-3 (2003, 2004)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

31335

What can happen

In The event of a crash, a front Seat occupant May receive more severe injuries.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The Seat Belt retractor assemblies. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

Recall 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).

Owner notification date

Jan. 24, 2005

Manufacturer campaign number

15017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V226000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.