Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passsenger Vehicles. Failures Of The “Easy Entry” Cable In The Front Driver Or Passenger Manual Seats Can Cause The Seat Fore/Aft Adjustable Mechanism To Be Unlocked.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
43899
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V246000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
Since The Anchor Points For The Lap Portion Of The Front Safety Belts Are Attached To The Seat Assembly, Release Of The Fore/Aft Locking Mechanism Reduces The Restraint Capability Of The Safety Belts In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Cable And Spring Assembly.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980304
End Of Manufacture
19981017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5132
Date Owners Notified
19991015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990913
Make Campaign Number
710