NHTSA recall 03V514000
Seats · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Details
What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 207, "seating systems." The backrest locking mechanism on some front seats may have been installed incorrectly.
Why it matters: This could cause the seat back to fold forward in a frontal crash, resulting in injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's front seats to determine if they are equipped with the improperly installed component. If either or both of the seats have this component, they will be replaced. The dealer may need to order a complete new seat or seats (including matching upholstery) and the…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Saab 9-3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V514000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.