Vehicle recall 81V147000 · December 8, 1981
1981 Saab 900
There may be an insufficient permanent lubrication in the buckle/release mechanism of the type 2 seat belt assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There may be an insufficient permanent lubrication in the buckle/release mechanism of the type 2 seat belt assemblies. This may cause front seat occupants to have difficulty in fully fastening seat belts, although they may seem to be fully fastened.
- Remedy
- A special wax lubricant will be sprayed into the buckle receptacle slot to remedy defect and prevent reoccurance. This will be done without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt buckle mechanism.consequences of defect: this false feeling that the seat belt is latched canincrease the chances of injury during an accident because the tongue can popout of the latch without prior warning.note: until corrective action is taken, pull upward on the seat belt afterfastening it to check that it is securely latched.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V147000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 8, 1981
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 6, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
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