The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V318000·Announced 2014-06-12

GM Recalls 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertibles for Seat Belt Defect

General Motors is recalling 28,789 Saab 9-3 Convertibles because the driver's seat belt retractor may break, preventing the belt from retracting properly.

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 structural vehicle defect (seat belt retractor failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured between July 30, 2003, and February 15, 2011. The recall affects 28,789 vehicles where the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing to fail to retract.

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury. No deaths or injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.

The recalled product

Product
SAAB 9-3
Brand
SAAB
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
28,789

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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