Front: retractorRecall 04V-226 · 2003–2004 Saab 9-3

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 04V-226 covers 31,335 2003–2004 Saab 9-3 for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected31,3351 model

ReportedMay 11, 2004Owners notified Jan 24, 2005

Complaints since90Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V226000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

SAAB RECALL NO. 15017. CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 9-32003, 2004

Built from July 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.