1998 SAAB 9000 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 9000 |
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| Manufacturer |
SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/25/1997 - 1/9/1998 |
| 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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 09, 1999 - 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT
Apr 15, 1999 - 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON SETTING DTC P0300 ON SOME MODELS. *TT
Mar 16, 1999 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC
Aug 06, 1998 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
VEHICLES SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *YC
Aug 06, 1998 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT ROOF CONSOLE RATTLING ON CARS WITH SUNROOF. *YC
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