Air bagsRecall 01V-168 · Saab vehicles

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 01V-168 covers 43,073 Saab vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected43,0732 models

ReportedMay 18, 2001Owners notified Jul 30, 2001

Complaints since20Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.

The risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE SUNVISOR SURFACE AND APPLY A NEW AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON BOTH SUNVISORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9-32000, 2001

Saab 9-52000, 2001

Built from September 27, 1999 to April 20, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.