Recall 94V226000: Seat Recliner Mechanism: Overview
CATEGORY: RecallSECTION: 9
ISSUE: 01/95-0536
CODE: 852
SUBJECT:
Recall 293
Seat Recliner Mechanism Inspection/Replacement
APPLICATION:
Certain 1994-1995 3- and 5-door 900 Models
Certain 1995 900 Convertible Models
RECALL 293:
Seat Recliner Mechanism Inspection Replacement
Safety-retained
1994 900 3 and 5-door Models
1995 900 Convertible Models
NHTSA 94V-226
THE CAMPAIGN
Saab Cars USA, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1994 900 3- and 5-door models and 1995 900 Convertible models..
On certain 1994 900 3- and 5-door models and certain 1995 900 Convertible models it is possible that the seat assemblies are missing one or more of the arc welds that join the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat back frame. For all cars, both front seat backs will be inspected and if found to be missing the welds in question, will be replaced with one that is correctly welded.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
1994-95 3- and 5-door models and 1995 900 Convertible models within the following VIN Serial No.
Ranges:
R2027373-R2047546
S2000001-S2009903
S7000001-S7002837
S7010001-S7013081
RECALL SCHEDULE:
Dealer Notification (DCS E-Mail) November 29, 1994
Saab Press Release December 14, 1994
PSI Bulletin issued January 10, 1995
Owner Notification January 12, 1995
Start of Repars January 15, 1995
PARTS:
No initial parts order will be released for this Recall. Only a very small percentage of cars (0.5%) actually require a repair. Required parts should be ordered using VOR ordering procedures. Clip P/N 94 50 685 may be purchased from Saab or an equivalent sourced from your local upholstery/trim shop if desired.