VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE “EASY ENTRY” CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.
SAAB CARS USA – SAAB/MANUAL SEATS
| Report Received Date | 09/13/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V246000 |
| Consequence Summary | SINCE THE ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE LAP PORTION OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY, RELEASE OF THE FORE/AFT LOCKING MECHANISM REDUCES THE RESTRAINT CAPABILITY OF THE SAFETY BELTS IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY. |
| Recall Code | 710 |
| Potentially Affected | 5132 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V246000) |
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