Vehicle recall 76V161000 · October 12, 1976

Saab 99 and GL

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

Notes: Saab scania campaign no m-12.99 MODELS0 gl two-door, ems, gl wagonbackincluded.possibility that door sill plate on either or both sides may havebeen improperly installed on assembly line in such a manner that seat beltmaterial may be pinched under edge of door sill plate.if this conditionexists and after some time with repeated usage, the belt may become frayed andweakened at the point of contact.(correct by inspecting and replacing beltand correcting sill plates where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V161000
Reported to NHTSA: October 12, 1976
Filed by: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Owner notification: October 4, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,139
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 76V161000 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 99 (1976): 1976
Saab GL (1976): 1976

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