2003–2004 Saab 9-3 recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
Some sport sedans were built with seat belt retractors that were damaged during the manufacturing process. If damaged, over time, the automatic tensioning system (ats) cable in the seat belt retractor could break causing the belt webbing to not retract.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor assemblies. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V226000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15017
- Manufacturer
- SAAB CARS USA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 31,335
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-955-9007
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 24, 2005
- Built
- Jun 1, 2003 – Sep 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Saab recall no. 15017. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).