1994 SAAB 900 RECALL - #94V110000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1993 - 6/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
6/23/1994 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/1994 |
| # Affected |
3,252 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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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