Vehicle recall 96V077000 · May 3, 1996
1996 Saab 900
During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage.
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- Summary
- During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.
- Notes
- System: interior; seat and shoulder belts and belt anchor; FMVSS no. 209 and 210. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owner notification is expected to begin may 15, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Saab 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
- 96V077000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 1996
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 15, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,058
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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