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HighNHTSA·10V043000·Announced 2010-02-18

GM Recalls 2004 Saab 9-3 Sedans for Front Seat Belt Retractor Defect

General Motors is recalling 2004 Saab 9-3 sedans because front seat belt retractors may fail to retract, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety restraint system defect that increases the risk of personal injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004 Saab 9-3 sedans. The recall addresses a defect where front seat belt retractors could fail to retract over time.

If a seat belt does not retract properly, an occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of personal injury. The recall covers 14,126 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the driver-side retractor free of charge. If the front passenger retractor fails to retract, GM will replace it free of charge under special coverage for the lifetime of the vehicle. The safety recall was expected to begin during July 2010. Owners may contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007 or visit saabparts.com/us for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SAAB 9-3
Brand
SAAB
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
14,126

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 9-3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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