1998 SAAB 900 RECALL - #98V139000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 SAAB 900 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/25/1997 - 12/21/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/1998 |
| # Affected |
39,313 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN SEPTEMBER 1,1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE ALERT LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONBLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 SAAB 900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1998 SAAB 900 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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