NHTSA campaign 03V514000 · Saab campaign 15014
Saab Recall 03V-514: SAAB/FMVSS 207/FRONT SEAT LOCKING MECHANISM
NHTSA recall 03V514000 (Saab campaign 15014) was reported by SAAB CARS USA, INC. on December 10, 2003, with 1,658 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Saab 9-3 for the 2004 model year. Owners were notified on December 29, 2003, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V514000 (also written 03V-514 or 03V514)
- Filed by
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Saab campaign number
- 15014
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 1,658 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner
- Owners notified
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 03V514000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Saab
Saab 9-3
- 2004 · Vehicles built November 1, 2002 – November 30, 2003 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 03V514000.
Defect description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD IN A FRONTAL CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEATS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENT. IF EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEATS HAVE THIS COMPONENT, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MAY NEED TO ORDER A COMPLETE NEW SEAT OR SEATS (INCLUDING MATCHING UPHOLSTERY) AND THE PARTS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO TO FOUR WEEKS TO ARRIVE. SAAB WILL PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR THE OWNER UNTIL THE NEW SEAT(S) IS (ARE) AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
SAAB RECALL NO. 15014.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 03V514000
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