Recall 10V043000: Replace Front Seat Belt Retractor(s)

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

SAAB/ 9-3 2004

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 09, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V043000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09048

COMPONENT: Seat Belts: Front: Retractor

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 14126

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004 SAAB 9-3 sedans. Some of these vehicles were produced with front seat belt retractors that, over time, could fail to retract.

CONSEQUENCE:
Using a seat belt that has not reteracted, and in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the driver side retractor free of charge. If the front passenger retractor were to fail to retract, GM will replace the front passenger retractor free of charge under a special coverage that will be released for the same population for 10 years from new vehicle date of sale. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010. Owners may contact SAAB at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
GM'S recall No. E090273. Owners may also 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.