Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : July 01, 20061 - June 30, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V160000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20081125
Date Received by ODI: 20080409
Date Added to Databse: 20080409

Manufacturer’s Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: E080101/15204

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57389

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Remedy:
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.

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