NHTSA recall 99V246000
Seats · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
September 13, 1999report date
5,132units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Failures of the "easy entry" cable in the front driver or passenger manual seats can cause the seat fore/aft adjustable mechanism to be unlocked.
Why it matters: Since the anchor points for the lap portion of the front safety belts are attached to the seat assembly, release of the fore/aft locking mechanism reduces the restraint capability of the safety belts in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a new cable and spring assembly.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Saab 9-3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V246000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.