Campaign - Seat Belts Twisted
CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONSSI No. 811-2119
PI No.
Date: January 2000
Distr. US/CA
900, 9-3
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 828: Twisted seat belts, Convertible
Background
It is possible for the seat belts to get twisted in the strap guide. Always replace the guards in all strap guides, both front and rear.
Cars affected
Saab 1998 900 Convertible within VIN Serial No. Ranges:
W7006300 - W7080300
Saab 1999 9-3 Convertible within VIN Serial No. Ranges:
X7000001 - X7025206.
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall/Campaign Inquiry to check for open campaigns.
Material:
41 55 552 Guard, strap guide (4 pcs.)
Tools:
Numeral 8 punch: 02 97 713
Brake spring tool: 89 95 607
Check your inventory for these tools If needed, they may be ordered directly from Kent-Moore/SPx at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/Time Information:
Submit warranty claims using the following information:
FAILED OBJECT: 11828
FAULT/REASON: 78
LOCATION: 5
WARRANTY TYPE: 02
REPAIR/ACTION: 01
LABOR OPERATION: 11828
TIME: 0.5
MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
MI No. 811-2119
PI No.
Date: January 2000
Distr. US/CA
9-3
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 828: Twisted seat belt, Convertible
Background
It is possible for the seat belts to get twisted in the strap guide. Always replace the guards in all strap guides, both front and rear.
Cars affected
Saab 1998 900 Convertible within VIN Serial No. Ranges:
W7006300 - W7080300
Saab 1999 9-3 Convertible within VIN Serial No. Ranges:
X7000001 - X7025206.
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recal/Campaign Inquiry to check for open campaigns.
Material:
41 55 552 Guard, strap guide (4 pcs.)
Tools:
Numeral 8 Punch: 02 97 713
Brake spring tool: 89 95 607
Check your inventory for these tools. If needed, they may be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Procedure
Rear seat belts
Start with the rear seat belts, as it is easier to see how to fit the strap guide guard on these belts.
1 Operate the soft top mechanism so that the roof is fully down (open) and the soft-top cover open.
2 Tip forward the rear backrest.
3 Remove the strap guide guard on the rear seat belt by lifting it up at the rear and pulling it away from the strap guide. Remove it from the belt.
4 Pull out the seat belt and check through the hole in the trim to make sure the belt is not twisted
5 If the belt is twisted, turn it the right way round and make sure it is the right way round along its whole length.
6 Make sure the belt is running freely and is not damaged. If the belt is damaged, it must be changed.
7 Fit a new strap guide guard onto the belt.
8 Place the guard so that it fits against the front of the strap guide and press down at the back.
9 Repeat this procedure on the other side and raise the backrest.
Front seat belts
Replacing the front strap guide guard does not entail removing the side trim as the guard can be replaced through the opening in the strap guide cover.
1 Insert the hook on special tool 89 95 607 through the belt opening so that the bottom edge of the strap guide is accessible.
2 Press up the strap guide guard with the tool.
3 Place the hook against the outer edge of the guard and pull the guard out of the strap guide. Remove it from the belt.
4 Pull out the belt and make sure it is not twisted. Shine a lamp through the belt opening while pulling out the belt.
5 If the belt is twisted, turn it the right way round and make sure it is the right way round along its whole length.
6 Make sure the belt is running freely and is not damaged. If the belt is damaged, it must be changed.
7 Fit a new strap guide guard onto the belt.
8 Insert the guard so that it fits against the front of the strap guide and press down at the back with the ring on the tool.
9 Repeat the procedure on the other side.
Stamping the campaign plate
After taking these measures, box B3 of the campaign plate should-be marked. Mark the box with a numeral "8" (Saab Special Tool P/N 02-97-713). If needed, order this special tool directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/Time Information
See separate information.
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