Saab Recall E080101/15204: Occupant Protection In Interior Impact/FMVSS 201
2008 Saab 9-5
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Seats — Front Assembly — Head Restraint
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (13)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 11-25-2008
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - 11-11-2008
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - December 2008
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - 12-15-2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 4-8-2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
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