1998 Saab 900 recall: frontal
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 2, 2001. It covers about 12,036 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,036
- reported
- Jul 2, 2001
- owners notified
- Sep 24, 2001
- related complaints
- 12
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Static electricity can build up within the passenger-side air bag module and create enough of a charge to cause an inadvertent air bag deployment. Most of these inadvertent deployments have occurred in cooler, dry weather, and have generally included dusting or wiping of the dashboard, starting the car, or closing the door.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Recall number 01V222000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 01V222000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Saab 900 frontal?
Yes. Recall 01V222000, reported on July 2, 2001, covers about 12,036 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V222000?
Dealers will install a front passenger-side air bag module grounding strap. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saab at 1‑800‑955‑9007.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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