Recall 08V160000: Saab 9-5
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Summary
The problem. Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements.
The risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
The fix. Dealers will install a-pillar trim with improved energy-absorbing capability free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Saab recall no. 15204/e080101.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V160000
- Manufacturer campaign
- E080101/15204
- Manufacturer
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Report received
- April 9, 2008
- Owners notified
- November 25, 2008
- Built
- Jun 1, 2005 – Jul 31, 2006
- Units affected
- 57,389
- Initiated by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 201
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.