Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 19:47:33 GMT From: Dave Schreiber <usenet2nopsamdave.com> Subject: Re: 2004 arc convert. recall
In article <vvtphdp4m9b66fnopsam.supernews.com>, New User <thelastonenopsam.com> wrote: >Just FYI the new convertables have an issue with the passenger seat and they >aren't safe for riding in. I need to wait 4-6 weeks for a part, meaning >almost 2 months without the ability to have a passenger ride safely in a new >car. Pretty pathetic. > > Here's what I found on the NHTSA web site. Note that this problem can affect either front seat, and that Saab should provide a loaner car while the new seats are on order. Make : SAAB Model : 9-3 Year : 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V514000 Recall Date : DEC 05, 2003 Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1658 Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, SEATING SYSTEMS. THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD IN A FRONTAL CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEATS TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENT. IF EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEATS HAVE THIS COMPONENT, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MAY NEED TO ORDER A COMPLETE NEW SEAT OR SEATS (INCLUDING MATCHING UPHOLSTERY) AND THE PARTS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO TO FOUR WEEKS TO ARRIVE. SAAB WILL PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR FOR THE OWNER UNTIL THE NEW SEAT(S) IS (ARE) AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. Notes: SAAB RECALL NO. 15014. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). -- Dave Schreiber sonicnopsam.net ^^^^^ ^^^^ (For my e-mail address, swap the ^^^'d parts and remove the "2")
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