Vehicle recall 94V226000 · November 18, 1994
1994-1995 Saab 900
One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
- Consequence
- This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.
- Remedy
- Both front seat backs will be inspected with the use of a hook to pull back the seat back upholstery. For any seat with missing welds, the seat back frame/recliner will be replaced.
- Notes
- System: interior systems; seat; bucket; seat back.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Saab AT1-800-955-9007. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V226000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1994
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 12, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,584
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
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