Recall 08V160000: Impact Protection Non-Compliance

MaKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Saab/9-5 2002-2008

MANUFACTURER: Saab Cars USA, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 07, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V160000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 57389

SUMMARY:
Saab is recalling 57,389 M/Y 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 is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007.

NOTES:
Saab recall No. E080101. Customers may 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.