SAAB 9-3 Recall

Right hand front seat may not lock correctly

SAAB announced a problem with the 9-3 affecting a total of 121 vehicles.

It has been established that due to a process problem at a sub supplier, the right hand side front seat recliner mechanism may fail. This will result in that the back-rest can't be moved back into the locking position. The condition is very obvious but if ignored and the vehicle is involved in a crash, the seat belt, which is integral to the seat structure, will not restrain the occupant as designed.

The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. The seat should be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

How to check your car's VIN number - vehicle identification number

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest SAAB dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other SAAB Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

10/03/16 - Reduced braking performance - May 2006

10/03/16 - Rear axle hub may not be to specification - Jan 2006

10/03/16 - Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail - May 2005

10/03/16 - Steering capability may be affected - Oct 2001

10/05/16 - Steering swivel member concern - Jan 2002

38784 - Handbrake may fail - Dec 2007

38845 - Fuel may leak - fire may occur - Jan 2009

9-3 - Right hand front seat may not lock correctly - Dec 2010

9-3 Four door vehicles only - Seat belt may not retract - Feb 2005

9-5 - Steering wheel airbag may not perform correctly in a collision - Dec 2010

9.3 - Possible contamination of brake fluid - Jun 2002

9.3, 9.5, 9000 & MY94 900 - Detachable tow bar may become insecure. - Jan 2003

900 - Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s). - Apr 2003

900 and CV - Unintentional deployment of passenger air bag - Oct 2001

900, 9.3 & 9.5 - Towball came adrift from towbar - Jul 2002

93 Convertible - Possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner. - Mar 2004