Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. Static Electricity Can Build Up Within The Passenger-Side Air Bag Module And Create Enough Of A Charge To Cause An Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment. Most Of These Inadvertent Deployments Have Occurred In Cooler, Dry Weather, And Have Generally Included Dusting Or Wiping Of The Dashboard, Starting The Car, Or Closing The Door.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
900
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V222000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
Unexpected Air Bag Deployment Can Result In Occupant Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Front Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Grounding Strap. Owner Notification Began September 24, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Saab At 1-800-955-9007.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970717
End Of Manufacture
19971221
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12036
Date Owners Notified
20010924
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Saab Cars Usa, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010702