Front: anchorageRecall 78V-156 · Saab vehicles

SAAB CARS USA, INC. recall 78V-156 covers 9,862 Saab vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9,8624 models

ReportedJul 5, 1978Owners notified Oct 13, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE FRONT SEAT BELTS MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH AND DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION". THESE BELTS MAY NOT FIT SOME ADULT PASSENGERS WHEN THE SEAT IS IN THE FAR FORWARD POSITION AND THE SEAT BACK IS ADJUSTED TO THE NOMINAL DESIGN RIDING POSITION.

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, PASSENGERS WHO ARE UNABLETO WEAR SEAT BELTS WOULD BE MORE LIKELY TO BE INJURED.CORRECTIVE ACTIION: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A LONGERPAIR OF LATCH BAR STALKS.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Saab 991974

Saab 99EMS1974

Saab 99l1974

Saab 99le1974

Built from August 1, 1973 to July 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.