2002-2008 Saab 9-5 recall: head restraint
Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 9, 2008. It covers about 57,389 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 57,389
- reported
- Apr 9, 2008
- owners notified
- Nov 25, 2008
- related complaints
- 2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V160000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 08V160000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2008 Saab 9-5 head restraint?
Yes. Recall 08V160000, reported on April 9, 2008, covers about 57,389 vehicles.
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.
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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