Front assembly: head restraintRecall 08V-160 · 2002–2008 Saab 9-5

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 08V-160 covers 57,389 2002–2008 Saab 9-5 for a front assembly: head restraint problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2008.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected57,3891 model

ReportedApr 9, 2008Owners notified Nov 25, 2008

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 08V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

SAAB RECALL NO. 15204/E080101.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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 9-52002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Built from June 1, 2001 to February 28, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.