2004-2011 Saab 9-3 recall: retractor
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 12, 2014. It covers about 28,789 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,789
- reported
- Jun 12, 2014
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2015
- related complaints
- 140
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 14V318000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 140 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 14V318000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 retractor?
Yes. Recall 14V318000, reported on June 12, 2014, covers about 28,789 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V318000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
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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