Vehicle recall 78V099000 · May 3, 1978
1978 Saab 99
There is a possibility that the webbing near the metal tongue of the left half of the center rear seat belt may have been improperly sewn together.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is a possibility that the webbing near the metal tongue of the left half of the center rear seat belt may have been improperly sewn together.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the center rear seat belt and, if necessary, replace it.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt.consequences of defect: as a result, the center rear seat belt may notwithstand the forces imposed on it and, in the event of a vehicle accident, maynot properly restrain the passenger. Serious injury could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V099000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 1978
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 20, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
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