Vehicle recall 94V110000 · June 13, 1994

1994 Saab 900

A weld in the seat rails was not made, increasing the risk of fatigue cracks forming around the attachment bushings on the height adjustment mechanism, causing the possibility of…

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Summary: A weld in the seat rails was not made, increasing the risk of fatigue cracks forming around the attachment bushings on the height adjustment mechanism, causing the possibility of the height adjuster breaking in a rear end collision and allowing the seat to fold backwards.
Consequence: This can increase the risk of injury to seat occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will install new front seat frame rails.
Notes: System: interior systems; seats.vehicle description: passenger cars; hatchbacks with non-power front driverseats.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Saab service center at 1-800-955-9007. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V110000
Reported to NHTSA: June 13, 1994
Filed by: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Owner notification: September 9, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,252
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 94V110000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Saab 900 (1994): 1994

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