NHTSA recall 08V-160 (08V160000)

seats recall reported April 9, 2008 - about 57,389 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V160000
Also written as: 08V-160
Manufacturer number: E080101/15204
Reported: April 9, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~57,389
Component: seats

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-160 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Saab 9-5 - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.