1994 SAAB 900 RECALL - #94V127000
RECALL FOR SEATS
TWO TRIGGER SPRINGS MOUNTED TO THE FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DO NOT DEVELOP SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PROPERLY LOCK THE SEAT RAILS. AFTER THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED, THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEAT RAIL LOCK TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO MOVE IN A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1994 - 1/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
7/13/1994 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/1994 |
| # Affected |
1,015 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
TWO TRIGGER SPRINGS MOUNTED TO THE FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DO NOT DEVELOP SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PROPERLY LOCK THE SEAT RAILS. AFTER THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED, THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEAT RAIL LOCK TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO MOVE IN A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE BOTH FRONT SEATS AND THE TWO SPRINGS ON EACH SEAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW SPRINGS WITH PROPER TENSION TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; TRACKS AND ANCHORS; FRONT SEAT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH NON-POWER FRONT SEATS.NOTE: IF YOUR 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. |
| See also |
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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