Vehicle recall 08V160000 · April 9, 2008

2002-2008 Saab 9-5

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Saab recall no. 15204/E080101.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V160000
Reported to NHTSA: April 9, 2008
Filed by: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: E080101/15204
Owner notification: November 25, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 57,389
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Recall 08V160000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Saab 9-5 (2002-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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