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1997-1999 Saab 900, Saab 9000 and others recall: labels

Saab Cars USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 23, 1998. It covers about 39,313 vehicles.

vehicles affected
39,313
reported
Jun 23, 1998
owners notified
Sep 1, 1998

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk
The vehicle occupant may not properly understand the operation of the air bag system and the need to use seat belts.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

Recall number 98V139000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V139000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Saab 900, Saab 9000 and others labels?

Yes. Recall 98V139000, reported on June 23, 1998, covers about 39,313 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V139000?

Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

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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