Saab 9000: Seats and Restraints

Affects Saab 9000 · 1995 — about 31 vehicles.

The hazard

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 213 - CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MOUNTING ON THE PARCEL SHELF DOES NOT COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD DUE TO INCORRECT SPOT WELDS. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT COULD COME LOOSE, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE CHILD. CORRECTION: PARCEL SHELF AND SUPPORT PLATE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational