SAAB CARS USA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SAAB CARS USA, INC. in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 8, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT PERMANENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FULLY FASTENING SEAT BELTS, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM TO BE FULLY FASTENED.

NHTSA ID: 81V147000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 3,500

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A SPECIAL WAX LUBRICANT WILL BE SPRAYED INTO THE BUCKLE RECEPTACLE SLOT TO REMEDY DEFECT AND PREVENT REOCCURANCE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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